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R604 UNT

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,242 mi
Last recorded86,242 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 UNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,242 miles

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

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,493 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 75,155 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,155 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,819 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 73,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,483 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 71,421 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R604 UNT is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R604 UNT, 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 R604 UNT registered?

R604 UNT is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R604 UNT safe to buy?

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