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R546 VAK

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,730 mi
Last recorded61,730 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 VAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2016 61,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Nov 2014 61,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,724 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 61,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 61,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 60,943 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,669 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 59,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 58,854 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 56,893 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 53,809 miles

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

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

slight damage drivers mirror

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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R546 VAK is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R546 VAK, 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 R546 VAK registered?

R546 VAK is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R546 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 VAK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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