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R466 WLG

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,204 mi
Last recorded75,204 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 WLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,414 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 66,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,533 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 63,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 59,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 56,397 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 52,627 miles

Nearside 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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R466 WLG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R466 WLG, 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 R466 WLG registered?

R466 WLG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R466 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 WLG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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