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R697 AGU

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,855 mi
Last recorded58,855 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2010 58,855 miles

rear wiper blade split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 58,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all rear brake ferrels corroding

Fail 5 Dec 2009 51,654 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all rear brake ferrels corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2008 47,355 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

damage to o/s lower sill

n/s/r indicator turning white

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

screw type temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2008 47,355 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

damage to o/s lower sill

n/s/r indicator turning white

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

screw type temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2007 45,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2007 45,225 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,586 miles

front plate broken

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2006 39,586 miles

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

front plate broken

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R697 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R697 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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What year was R697 AGU registered?

R697 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R697 AGU safe to buy?

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