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R996 ULR

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,673 mi
Last recorded98,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 ULR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,673 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 80,833 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,742 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 56,742 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear lense (offside ) cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear lense (offside ) cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,036 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,227 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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R996 ULR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R996 ULR, 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 R996 ULR registered?

R996 ULR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R996 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 ULR shows 9 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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