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R826 DGX

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,676 mi
Last recorded84,676 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 DGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2009 84,676 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

play on offside rear suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2009 84,676 miles

Battery insecure

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

play on offside rear suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,451 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 82,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,530 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,013 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 66,043 miles

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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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R826 DGX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R826 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 R826 DGX registered?

R826 DGX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R826 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R826 DGX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R826 DGX have outstanding finance?

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