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R672 AGU

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,794 mi
Last recorded85,794 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 85,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All Tyres Perished And Low On Tread

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,944 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

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

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)

Under Side Corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 83,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both Rear Tyres Perished

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

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)

Under Side Corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,808 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,075 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 70,073 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Boot catch loose

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,686 miles

nearside rear seat belt jammed

Fail 19 Mar 2014 60,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate slightly faded

nearside rear seat belt jammed

Pass 16 May 2013 58,486 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 46,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 41,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,536 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,754 miles

see previous advise sheet

Fail 2 Aug 2007 31,734 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit of wear

slight brake bind from nearside rear brake

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,636 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit of wear

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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R672 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R672 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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R672 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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