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X397 JRX

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,949 mi
Last recorded27,949 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 JRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 27,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front wings corroded but non structural

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

rear brakes only just met requirements

Pass 24 Jul 2023 20,632 miles

front wings corroded but non structural

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2022 17,379 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 14,030 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 14,030 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 6,254 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 6,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 96,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,666 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,265 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working offside / nearside (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,764 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 83,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,563 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,549 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 75,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,388 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,233 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 40,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,580 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,745 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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X397 JRX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X397 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 X397 JRX registered?

X397 JRX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 January 2001.

Is X397 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X397 JRX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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