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X286 JRF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,541 mi
Last recorded64,541 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 JRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 155/70/13

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 64,536 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads worn low

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 155/70/13

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension arms corroded

n/s wiper blade torn

slight movement in o/s rear shock absorber

Fail 26 Nov 2014 57,102 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion on rear suspension.

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,653 miles

fuel neck in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2012 45,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,434 miles

Battery low effort

Both front wishbone rear bushes poor condition

Corrosion to O/S/F brake pipe and both front brake hose ferrules

Large screw in O/S/R tyre by inner sidewall 155/70R13

Fail 2 Dec 2011 43,434 miles

Battery low effort

Both front wishbone rear bushes poor condition

Corrosion to O/S/F brake pipe and both front brake hose ferrules

Large screw in O/S/R tyre by inner sidewall 155/70R13

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,963 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,584 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,909 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 41,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,328 miles

exhaust corroded middle & rear

front brake pads worn low

Fail 20 Nov 2007 41,328 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded middle & rear

front brake pads worn low

rear o/s tyre perished 155-70-13

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,800 miles

exhaust at rear corroded

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded across axle

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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X286 JRF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,285 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 X286 JRF, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X286 JRF registered?

X286 JRF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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