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R684 DRP

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,352 mi
Last recorded65,352 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 DRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,352 miles

brake pipe's greased

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

brake pipe's greased

o/s/r tyre low

surface corrosion on o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipe's

Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,491 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 59,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

rear wiper poor

Fail 19 Nov 2007 55,777 miles

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

both front flexable brake pipes poor condition

general corrosion

n/s/f door mirror glass insecure

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,777 miles

both front flexable brake pipes poor condition

general corrosion

n/s/f door mirror glass insecure

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,263 miles

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

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

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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R684 DRP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R684 DRP, 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 R684 DRP registered?

R684 DRP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R684 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R684 DRP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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