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R715 AGU

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,046 mi
Last recorded74,046 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,046 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 74,046 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 69,220 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear door lock stiff

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,220 miles

offside rear door lock stiff

Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,610 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 65,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,568 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 60,568 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,347 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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R715 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R715 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 R715 AGU registered?

R715 AGU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R715 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 AGU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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