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R819 BTG

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,998 mi
Last recorded41,998 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 BTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2014 37,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust box baffles collapsed

Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,813 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust box baffles collapsed

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f bumper trims cracked

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 30,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,992 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,495 miles

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs coroded

rear tyres perishied

small crack to front numberplate

Fail 19 Jul 2010 28,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs coroded

rear tyres perishied

small crack to front numberplate

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,250 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished

front number plate split

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perishied

Fail 18 Jul 2008 25,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres perishied

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 20,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres side walls perished

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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R819 BTG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R819 BTG, 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 R819 BTG registered?

R819 BTG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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