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R209 GPN

1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Gold Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,063 mi
Last recorded40,063 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+68,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 GPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 40,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,806 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 37,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 33,631 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 33,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,906 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 26,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,120 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 26,118 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 25,229 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 25,229 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R209 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Gold with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R209 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 R209 GPN registered?

R209 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R209 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 GPN shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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