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R645 SJW

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,077 mi
Last recorded55,077 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 SJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,077 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion from front to rear

Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,070 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion from front to rear

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear wishbone in poor condition

offside rear wishbone in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2012 51,320 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear wishbone in poor condition

offside rear wishbone in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,967 miles

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,110 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,979 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 37,979 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 36,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R645 SJW is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R645 SJW, 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

How do I check the history of R645 SJW?

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What year was R645 SJW registered?

R645 SJW is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R645 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R645 SJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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