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R895 MAU

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,571 mi
Last recorded76,571 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 MAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,571 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 76,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,033 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 62,646 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,172 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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R895 MAU 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 71.4%.

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 R895 MAU, 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 R895 MAU registered?

R895 MAU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R895 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R895 MAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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