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R987 NJM

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 NJM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 85,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,570 miles

nearside front floor slightly corroded

note , paint damage , bonnet , tailgate & nearside rear

offside sill/ floor rail damaged

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,644 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,065 miles

front cross-member starting to corrode

slight drag on nearside front wheel

wheel trims fitted

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,891 miles

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.

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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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?

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