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R943 BAC

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,132 mi
Last recorded58,132 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 BAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,176 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,180 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,462 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 43,180 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,459 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 39,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,287 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,189 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,207 miles

o/s/r tyre slight sufface cracks outer wall

rear brake inballance

slight front suspension corrosion

slight sufface corrosion under body at rear

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,131 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,234 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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R943 BAC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R943 BAC, 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 R943 BAC registered?

R943 BAC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R943 BAC safe to buy?

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