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R648 SCH

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,978 mi
Last recorded52,978 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 SCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,978 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 47,524 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 47,524 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Damp around pas rack †Perishing to various suspension bushes †Flexi brake hoses perished †Near side rear tyre badly cracked and worn on outer edges †Near side front tyre wsorn on edges †Radiator corroded †Various oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,841 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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R648 SCH is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R648 SCH, 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 R648 SCH registered?

R648 SCH is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R648 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R648 SCH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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