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M397 FGN

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,444 mi
Last recorded85,444 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 FGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 85,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,687 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

Chip in front screen.

Front number plate craked.

Offside front wing damaged.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 82,687 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

Chip in front screen.

Front number plate craked.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front wing damaged.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,998 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 15 Sep 2011 74,489 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 74,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,931 miles

front number plate cracked, front discs wearing thin.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,735 miles

screen chipped,battery insecure,o/s/f tyre perishing worn outer edge and nail

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,330 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 61,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,910 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FGN is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FGN, 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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What year was M397 FGN registered?

M397 FGN is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 June 1995.

Is M397 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M397 FGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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