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R785 EGS

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,209 mi
Last recorded61,209 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 EGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 61,209 miles

Oil leak

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Offside windscreen cracked below drivers view

Pass 18 May 2015 58,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 56,018 miles

crack in o/s/f windsreen

Fail 12 May 2014 56,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

crack in o/s/f windsreen

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2013 53,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,387 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,418 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,610 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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R785 EGS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R785 EGS, 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 R785 EGS registered?

R785 EGS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R785 EGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 EGS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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