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R974 YBE

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,720 mi
Last recorded87,720 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 YBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,720 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 78,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 69,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 55,884 miles

N/s rack boot slight oil leak

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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R974 YBE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R974 YBE, 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 R974 YBE registered?

R974 YBE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R974 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R974 YBE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R974 YBE have outstanding finance?

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