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R608 DWV

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,806 mi
Last recorded65,806 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 DWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,806 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 63,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,586 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brakes binding slightly

front discs wearing thin

Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brakes binding slightly

front discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,417 miles

O/S & N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC CORROSION

Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,096 miles

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,750 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 50,503 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,503 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,118 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 47,118 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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R608 DWV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R608 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 R608 DWV registered?

R608 DWV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R608 DWV safe to buy?

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