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M797 DGT

1995 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,410 mi
Last recorded55,410 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 DGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 55,410 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 42,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 39,440 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,780 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 34,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,391 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres have age related cracking

tracking check required

Fail 22 Sep 2005 31,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,303 miles

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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M797 DGT is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M797 DGT, 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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M797 DGT is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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