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R197 GPN

1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,219 mi
Last recorded31,219 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+68,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 GPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,219 miles

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

corroding on offside body sill

Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,214 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corroding on offside body sill

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,718 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,775 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,835 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 25,833 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,677 miles

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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R197 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 68,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R197 GPN, 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 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 R197 GPN registered?

R197 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R197 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 GPN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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