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R977 MCW

1997 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 MCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2014 89,012 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,012 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 79,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,583 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 74,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,201 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 61,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 59,475 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 57,885 miles

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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R977 MCW is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R977 MCW, 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.

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What year was R977 MCW registered?

R977 MCW is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R977 MCW shows 12 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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