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R722 EGH

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,585 mi
Last recorded10,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 EGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 10,585 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,898 miles

all tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

front tyres close to legal limit

front tyres uneven wear

oil leak

slight rear brake bind

Fail 1 Feb 2016 89,898 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

front tyres close to legal limit

front tyres uneven wear

oil leak

slight rear brake bind

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

front tyres starting to perish and crack up

n/s/f tyre scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking up on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,324 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,414 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,662 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,381 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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R722 EGH is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R722 EGH, 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 R722 EGH registered?

R722 EGH is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R722 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 EGH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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