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R775 VJO

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,849 mi
Last recorded85,849 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 VJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,768 miles

battery terminals insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery terminals insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,709 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,203 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,934 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2005 52,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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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R775 VJO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R775 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.

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What year was R775 VJO registered?

R775 VJO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R775 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 VJO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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