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M397 EDG

1995 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,594 mi
Last recorded9,594 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 EDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,594 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 9,594 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage front number plate

Pass 15 Jan 2007 92,784 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 92,756 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s front fog light damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2005 72,191 miles

NSF FOG LAMP BROKEN,REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRELS CORRODED,REAR EXHAUST CORRODED,NSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON OUTER EDGE,SLIGHT WEEP FROM NSF OUTER CV BOOT,SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST,FRONT OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 72,191 miles

NSF FOG LAMP BROKEN,REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRELS CORRODED,REAR EXHAUST CORRODED,NSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON OUTER EDGE,SLIGHT WEEP FROM NSF OUTER CV BOOT,SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST,FRONT OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

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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M397 EDG is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 62,011 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M397 EDG, 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 31 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 M397 EDG registered?

M397 EDG is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M397 EDG safe to buy?

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