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M477 SHN

1995 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,649 mi
Last recorded44,649 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM477 SHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,649 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,560 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 43,553 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,916 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,460 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 40,454 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,280 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 38,274 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,696 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,533 miles

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)

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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M477 SHN is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M477 SHN, 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 M477 SHN registered?

M477 SHN is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 May 1995.

Is M477 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M477 SHN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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