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RAZ 8369

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,462 mi
Last recorded61,462 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 8369
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 61,462 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel filler pipe corroded petrol flap end

radiater support (front crossmember corroded but not structural)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 61,459 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler pipe coroded

radiator support ( front crossmember cororded but not strutural)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 61,459 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler pipe coroded

radiator support ( front crossmember cororded but not strutural)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,686 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front crossmember heavily corroded but not load bearing

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear sill crushed

Fail 5 Sep 2014 53,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front crossmember heavily corroded but not load bearing

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear sill crushed

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,414 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front cross member corroded

offside front and both rear wish bones corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,232 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides front and rear wish bone arms corroded

front bumper split and insecured

front crossmember corroded

front reg plate split

Fail 5 Sep 2012 51,229 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides front and rear wish bone arms corroded

front bumper split and insecured

front crossmember corroded

front reg plate split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,881 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 49,880 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,614 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 48,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,659 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front cross member heavily corroded but not holed very poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,630 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,477 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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RAZ 8369 is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RAZ 8369, 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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RAZ 8369 is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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