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R963 JBM

1997 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49 mi
Last recorded49 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 JBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 95,397 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 95,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 89,306 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 87,993 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 87,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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R963 JBM is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R963 JBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R963 JBM registered?

R963 JBM is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R963 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 JBM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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