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R688 GHR

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,018 mi
Last recorded20,018 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 20,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,728 miles

o/s rear metal brake pipe showing adavanced corosion

Fail 28 Jan 2011 13,642 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

o/s rear metal brake pipe showing adavanced corosion

Pass 29 Jan 2010 8,998 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 8,996 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 5,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 5,765 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 2,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 97,117 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 97,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 91,433 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 GHR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R688 GHR, 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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R688 GHR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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