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R685 FMA

1997 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 FMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,831 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front disks corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 67,519 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 67,514 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 52,667 miles

N/S FRONT IND LENS HAS A HOLE IN IT

Pass 28 May 2008 50,911 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 50,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 50,242 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 50,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2006 49,151 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 48,117 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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R685 FMA is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R685 FMA, 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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What year was R685 FMA registered?

R685 FMA is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R685 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R685 FMA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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