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R622 CCV

1997 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,072 mi
Last recorded83,072 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 CCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,072 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 83,072 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,547 miles

cenre stop light not working

front cross member corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 81,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

cenre stop light not working

front cross member corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 80,209 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,183 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,770 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 78,770 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 77,348 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,348 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,767 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 75,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,357 miles

windscreen scratched in swept area

Fail 3 Dec 2007 73,357 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 72,221 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 72,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 66,906 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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R622 CCV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R622 CCV, 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 R622 CCV registered?

R622 CCV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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