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R48 CGE

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,869 mi
Last recorded15,869 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 CGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,869 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 11,558 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 6,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 99,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,869 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,956 miles

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

exhaust back box temp repair

Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,045 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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R48 CGE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R48 CGE, 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 R48 CGE registered?

R48 CGE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R48 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 CGE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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