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R665 AGU

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,395 mi
Last recorded66,395 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,395 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 66,395 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,552 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 59,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,472 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 53,472 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,461 miles

exhaust system poor

front brake pads on the limit

rear tyres worn

Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,461 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

exhaust system poor

front brake pads on the limit

rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 43,288 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside mirror missing

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,667 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

hand brake lever play

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,662 miles

NS wiper blade split slightly at ends.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 30,662 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

NS wiper blade split slightly at ends.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,789 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 25,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,039 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 21,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R665 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,844 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R665 AGU, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R665 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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