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R252 AKJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,026 mi
Last recorded69,026 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 AKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front floors corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear tyres getting low

radiator in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,796 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 59,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,433 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,057 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,852 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 45,923 miles

oil leak

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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R252 AKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R252 AKJ, 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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What year was R252 AKJ registered?

R252 AKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R252 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 AKJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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