MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?
Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.
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R173 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R in Green 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 R173 GPN, 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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What year was R173 GPN registered?
R173 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R173 GPN safe to buy?
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