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R215 BNV

1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,674 mi
Last recorded90,674 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+68,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 BNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,674 miles

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders, recommend tracking check

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 90,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders, recommend tracking check

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,799 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 22 Mar 2008 84,739 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,843 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 75,361 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 66,971 miles

Slight play in n/s/fsteering rack †Both front tyres slightly pearished

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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R215 BNV is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R215 BNV, 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 R215 BNV registered?

R215 BNV is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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