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R773 VJO

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,335 mi
Last recorded33,335 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 VJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to drivers door

drivers door mirror glass insecure

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

wear and cracking nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2013 33,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to drivers door

drivers door mirror glass insecure

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

wear and cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,218 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 18,583 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,771 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,135 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 8,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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R773 VJO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R773 VJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R773 VJO registered?

R773 VJO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R773 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 VJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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