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R609 GPN

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 GPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,020 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

headlamps need cleaning

very rusty sills, they have rust holes but not within 30cm of a mounting bracket

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,242 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 63,086 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 51,308 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2013 51,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 43,528 miles

Exhaust Baffles loose

O/S/R TYRE Perished on outer wall

Pass 20 May 2011 42,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 20 May 2011 42,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 41,336 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 41,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 40,521 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 39,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 39,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 37,539 miles

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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R609 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R609 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.

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What year was R609 GPN registered?

R609 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R609 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R609 GPN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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