MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,541 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers inner door handle damaged but working
wear to edges of rear tyres
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers inner door handle damaged but working
wear to edges of rear tyres
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre on legal limit
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
flexible brake hose ferrules getting corroded.
o/s/f brake sticking slightly.
rear brake pipes getting corroded.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front flexible brake hose ferrules getting corroded.
o/s/f brake sticking very slightly.
rear brake pipes getting corroded.
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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R598 DBJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R598 DBJ, 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 R598 DBJ registered?
R598 DBJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 December 1997.
Is R598 DBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R598 DBJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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