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R114 YKM

1997 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,147 mi
Last recorded73,147 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon R71,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 YKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,147 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

offside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Fail 25 Feb 2009 73,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

offside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

wiper blades split. may not clear the windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe has been repaired/patched

general underside corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2007 64,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small exhaust blow from front pipe †temp repair to rear exhaust bracket

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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R114 YKM is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R in Blue 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 R114 YKM, 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.

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R114 YKM is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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