MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear lense (offside ) cracked
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
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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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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