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R598 DBJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

80,541 mi
Last recorded80,541 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 DBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,541 miles

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

drivers inner door handle damaged but working

wear to edges of rear tyres

Fail 24 Sep 2008 80,541 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 80,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,142 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 74,142 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,801 miles

flexible brake hose ferrules getting corroded.

o/s/f brake sticking slightly.

rear brake pipes getting corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2006 69,731 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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