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R987 YBE

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,541 mi
Last recorded56,541 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 YBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,541 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 56,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs are worn and pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,468 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,986 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 38,012 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 38,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 YBE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R987 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.

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What year was R987 YBE registered?

R987 YBE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R987 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 YBE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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