MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs worn
front brake pads appear low
imbalance on parking brake
lower engine stabilizer bush deteriorated
parking brake requires adjustment
rear doors , check straps faulty
slight imbalance on front brake
wheel trims fitted , retsricted views
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn
front brake pads appear low
imbalance on parking brake
lower engine stabilizer bush deteriorated
parking brake requires adjustment
rear doors , check straps faulty
ref ; failure unable to insert probe , rear silencer packing blocking tail pipe
slight imbalance on front brake
wheel trims fitted , retsricted views
nearside front floor slightly corroded
note , paint damage , bonnet , tailgate & nearside rear
offside sill/ floor rail damaged
wheel trims fitted , restricted views
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL PERISHED , RECOMMEND REPLACE
handbrake requires adjustment
nearside front floor slightly corroded
note , paint damage , bonnet , tailgate & nearside rear
offside sill/ floor rail damaged
wheel trims fitted , restricted views
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wheel trims fitted
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front cross-member starting to corrode
slight drag on nearside front wheel
wheel trims fitted
wiper blades starting to split on ends
front cross-member starting to corrode
slight drag on nearside front wheel
wheel trims fitted
wiper blades starting to split on ends
Coolant leak
genereal corrosion on underside of vehicle
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R987 NJM is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R987 NJM, 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 R987 NJM registered?
R987 NJM is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 1997.
Is R987 NJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R987 NJM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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