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R709 DYJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,247 mi
Last recorded84,247 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 DYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 84,247 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 84,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,428 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 78,958 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,011 miles

All tyres starting to perish and split

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 73,287 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 73,281 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,985 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 69,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R709 DYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc 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 R709 DYJ, 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 R709 DYJ registered?

R709 DYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R709 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 DYJ 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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