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R947 AWG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

1,637 mi
Last recorded1,637 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 AWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 1,637 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 1,637 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 1,636 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 1,636 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 1,555 miles

Front cross member corroded just passable

Nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test

Offside front tyre approaching legal limit

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Pass 25 May 2012 966 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode recomend replacement

front crossmember corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 May 2012 966 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all brake pipes starting to corrode recomend replacement

front crossmember corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2011 99,638 miles

general corrosion to exhaust system & brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,699 miles

both c/v boots perished

offside front floor corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 97,529 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 96,497 miles

front lower crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2007 95,524 miles

corrosion started to front cross member, offside lower floor & offside rear brake pipe.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,474 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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R947 AWG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,826 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 R947 AWG, 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 28 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 R947 AWG registered?

R947 AWG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R947 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R947 AWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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