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R830 MGC

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,562 mi
Last recorded44,562 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 MGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 44,562 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 34,629 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,056 miles

all four tyres are perished

surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 15 Nov 2010 28,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all four tyres are perished

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,309 miles

Slight bind to offside and nearside rear brakes, recommend inspection?

Fail 3 Nov 2009 26,309 miles

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

Slight bind to offside and nearside rear brakes, recommend inspection?

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,225 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 26,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,081 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 25,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,240 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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R830 MGC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R830 MGC, 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 R830 MGC registered?

R830 MGC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R830 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R830 MGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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