1997 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · R678 UKJ
1997 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 69,254 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1298cc
R678 UKJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2010
- 69,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R678 UKJ Mileage History
- 22/11/200541,692 mi
- 22/11/200647,322 mi+5,630 mi
- 24/11/200647,355 mi+33 mi
- 13/11/200753,280 mi+5,925 mi
- 22/11/200753,282 mi+2 mi
- 22/11/200857,316 mi+4,034 mi
- 26/11/200857,316 mi
- 25/03/201069,254 mi+11,938 mi
Average of roughly 6,356 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R678 UKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Swift (R678 UKJ) between November 2005 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”.
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