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R205 GPN

1997 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

77,894 mi
Last recorded77,894 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon R71,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 GPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 77,894 miles

nearside & offside welding on outersills very tatty welding

Fail 26 May 2009 77,890 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2009 77,850 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 74,964 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 74,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/rear lens cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,540 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 70,495 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R205 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R205 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R205 GPN registered?

R205 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R205 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 GPN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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