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M478 DGO

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,199 mi
Last recorded29,199 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 DGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,146 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 18,146 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 95,655 miles

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

wear detected at nearside front steering mechanism not considered to be excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,777 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

rear suspension corroding

slight play in steering rack nearside

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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M478 DGO is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M478 DGO, 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 M478 DGO registered?

M478 DGO is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M478 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M478 DGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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