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R678 UKJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,254 mi
Last recorded69,254 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 UKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,254 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,316 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre outer walls perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2008 57,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre outer walls perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,282 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 53,280 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres getting low and outer walls cracking

front n/plate going black

n/s door mirror glass loose

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

rear wiper blade split on ends

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,355 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 47,322 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

front brake discs lipped

front n/plate starting to go black

strong advice n/s steering rack boot starting to crack

strong advice o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,692 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

nail in tyre

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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R678 UKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R678 UKJ, 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 R678 UKJ registered?

R678 UKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R678 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 UKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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