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M397 EGC

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,655 mi
Last recorded79,655 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 EGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,655 miles

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

engine has an oil leak

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 10 Aug 2011 79,655 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

engine has an oil leak

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,957 miles

coil springs rusty

front and rear suspension arms rusty

front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to rust-heavily greased in places

nearside and offside front floors starting to rust

offside front tyre perished

offside outer driveshaft gaiter perished

rear tyres close to limit

rear undersills and chassis starting to rust

Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,544 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded but greased

Both rear tyres low on tread

Front part of exhaust is corroded

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,501 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to rust

front coil springs starting to rust

front to rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

offside outer driveshaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

rear coil springs starting to rust

rear cross members starting to rust

rear tyre treads getting low

rear wishbones starting to rust

Pass 18 Aug 2007 68,502 miles

all coil springs rusty †offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating †front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating †offside front tyre perishing †rear brake pipes starting to rust †exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2007 68,502 miles

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

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

all coil springs rusty †offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating †front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating †offside front tyre perishing †rear brake pipes starting to rust †exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2006 66,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have been greased

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 EGC is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M397 EGC, 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.

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M397 EGC is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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