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X396 JRX

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 JRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 78,768 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main from load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s floor to sill slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2020 78,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s n/s floor to sill slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main from load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 72,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main line to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush starting to age perish (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush starting to age perish (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 59,268 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned Valve stem badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush starting to age perish (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slight flat spot on the wheel outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush starting to age perish (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,124 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,808 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 31,769 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,389 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,322 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,576 miles

n/s wing mirror incomplete(glass missing)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 13,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s wing mirror incomplete(glass missing)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 12,817 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X396 JRX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 X396 JRX, 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 X396 JRX registered?

X396 JRX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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