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R608 GPN

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,660 mi
Last recorded79,660 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 GPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,660 miles

Both front wiper blades are starting to split

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 79,565 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades are starting to split

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,463 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,495 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 62,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,893 miles

EXHAUST LEAK/BLOW FROM DOWN PIPE AREA

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

TYRES ARE PERISHING

Fail 22 Sep 2008 53,832 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

EXHAUST LEAK/BLOW FROM DOWN PIPE AREA

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

TYRES ARE PERISHING

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,328 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 47,256 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,655 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 40,655 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 33,731 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 5 Oct 2005 33,731 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

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 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R608 GPN, 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 R608 GPN registered?

R608 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R608 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 GPN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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