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R688 AGU

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,976 mi
Last recorded75,976 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2011 75,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,976 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,469 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 71,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,414 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,414 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped

front pads low

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,139 miles

Oil leak

small exhuast blow

Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,037 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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R688 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R688 AGU, 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

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What year was R688 AGU registered?

R688 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R688 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 AGU shows 9 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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