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R109 GCV

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

110,738 mi
Last recorded110,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 GCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2010 110,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 110,738 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 110,680 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 104,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 104,404 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 96,032 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 96,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2005 96,004 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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R109 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 64,539 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 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R109 GCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R109 GCV registered?

R109 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R109 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 GCV shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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