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R601 DWV

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,243 mi
Last recorded79,243 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 DWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,243 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 78,897 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,813 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 63,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,310 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 31,185 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 31,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

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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R601 DWV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R601 DWV, 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 R601 DWV registered?

R601 DWV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R601 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 DWV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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