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R707 AGU

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,178 mi
Last recorded76,178 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,178 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alternator belt worn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,637 miles

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

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

near side inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,568 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 48,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,006 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 31,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,952 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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R707 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R707 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 R707 AGU registered?

R707 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R707 AGU safe to buy?

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