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R821 BTG

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 BTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,847 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2009 92,839 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front tyre deteriorated

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,027 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 82,266 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 82,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,571 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 77,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R821 BTG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R821 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 R821 BTG registered?

R821 BTG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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