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R814 DGX

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,708 mi
Last recorded63,708 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 DGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2013 63,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,667 miles

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,825 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 56,774 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,418 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 42,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R814 DGX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R814 DGX, 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 R814 DGX registered?

R814 DGX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R814 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 DGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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