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R853 HGC

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

47,412 mi
Last recorded47,412 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 HGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 47,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 47,412 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,044 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front track rod end inner play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front bumper loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,455 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,975 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres age cracking

some sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,217 miles

o/s/f tyre age cracking

some scratches on windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2014 44,217 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre age cracking

some scratches on windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,205 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some damage to n/s/r tyre sidewalls

some scratches on windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2013 43,200 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

long travel in footbrake

some damage to n/s/r tyre sidewalls

some scratches on windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,304 miles

o/s/f tyre age cracking

grooves worn in tyre sidewalls n/s/r

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,856 miles

o/s/f tyre age cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,048 miles

n/s/r tyre has groove worn in side wall

some damage on windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2010 41,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has groove worn in side wall

some damage on windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,296 miles

n/s/r tyre has groove worn in sidewalls

some damage on windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre has groove worn in sidewalls

some damage on windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2008 38,996 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 38,996 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 38,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 36,718 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 36,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,848 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 33,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R853 HGC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R853 HGC, 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 R853 HGC registered?

R853 HGC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R853 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 HGC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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