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R627 DWV

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 DWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 93,721 miles

heavy corrossion on rear chassis

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Feb 2010 93,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heavy corrossion on rear chassis

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,975 miles

heavy corrossion on both rear inner sills and rear chassis

Fail 10 Nov 2008 85,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

heavy corrossion on both rear inner sills and rear chassis

Pass 19 Oct 2007 78,710 miles

front number plate cracked

heavy corrossion on both front floor pans

heavy corrossion on rear suspension crossmember

Fail 18 Oct 2007 78,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front number plate cracked

heavy corrossion on both front floor pans

heavy corrossion on rear suspension crossmember

Pass 30 Oct 2006 72,053 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 72,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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R627 DWV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R627 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R627 DWV registered?

R627 DWV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R627 DWV safe to buy?

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