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R108 XOJ

1997 Suzuki Wagon R

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,902 mi
Last recorded62,902 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon R71,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 XOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,227 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 56,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2006 48,702 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 48,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside and offside rear tyres poor nearside front worn on edge

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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R108 XOJ is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R in Purple with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 71,616 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 Wagon R fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R108 XOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Wagon R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R108 XOJ registered?

R108 XOJ is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R108 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 XOJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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