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R629 DWV

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,628 mi
Last recorded54,628 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 DWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,628 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,291 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 51,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,649 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 46,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,208 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 44,208 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,310 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 41,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R629 DWV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R629 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 R629 DWV registered?

R629 DWV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R629 DWV safe to buy?

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