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M497 LRP

1995 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,772 mi
Last recorded71,772 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 LRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,933 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 62,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

light misting of oil around brake servo and crossion during test no loil leak found it may need further investigation in near future

vehicle has just met the minimum brake performence on parking brake at the time of test therefore it will require brake repair in future

Fail 14 May 2010 62,236 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,424 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,407 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,040 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,642 miles

Nearside Rear 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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M497 LRP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Green 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 M497 LRP, 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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M497 LRP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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