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R702 PCY

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,512 mi
Last recorded47,512 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 PCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,579 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,830 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,814 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 41,777 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,533 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2006 17,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 17,262 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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R702 PCY is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R702 PCY, 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 R702 PCY registered?

R702 PCY is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R702 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 PCY shows 12 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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