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X291 JRF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,900 mi
Last recorded74,900 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 JRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,900 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s indicator lens taped

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 62,086 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 9 Jan 2010 61,761 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,036 miles

engine mounting split n/s

Pass 29 Dec 2007 39,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked allway round

Fail 13 Dec 2007 39,794 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,039 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 38,027 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

damage to near side rear boot floor + wing

front to rear fuel pipes slight damage

Pass 7 Jan 2006 32,982 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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X291 JRF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X291 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 X291 JRF registered?

X291 JRF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X291 JRF safe to buy?

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