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R992 TKJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,728 mi
Last recorded57,728 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 TKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 57,728 miles

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

o/s sill damaged.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 57,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s sill damaged.

Pass 19 May 2011 56,405 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2011 56,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 56,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,243 miles

cv boots perishing ,.rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 53,151 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,596 miles

n/s/r inner tyre wall perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,065 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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R992 TKJ 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 60%.

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 R992 TKJ, 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 R992 TKJ registered?

R992 TKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R992 TKJ safe to buy?

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