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R997 SHL

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,147 mi
Last recorded49,147 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 SHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,147 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,481 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy ...moniter

Fail 8 Jun 2015 31,481 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy ...moniter

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,962 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear wheel bearing slightly npoisy...moniter

Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,497 miles

both rear floor to sills corroded

both rear sections of front to rears brake pipes corroded

both sills corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,973 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,228 miles

rear wheel bearings worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,309 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 May 2009 27,049 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 27,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,951 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,433 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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R997 SHL is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R997 SHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R997 SHL registered?

R997 SHL is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R997 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 SHL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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