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R762 ERE

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,587 mi
Last recorded45,587 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 ERE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,587 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,212 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 42,212 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 35,937 miles

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

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

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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R762 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R762 ERE, 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

How do I check the history of R762 ERE?

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What year was R762 ERE registered?

R762 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R762 ERE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 ERE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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