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R224 CMX

1997 Suzuki Wagon R

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

121,614 mi
Last recorded121,614 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon R71,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 CMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 121,614 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 121,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

steering rack has slight play at n/s + o/s rack end

Pass 1 Nov 2006 112,624 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 112,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 104,928 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 104,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

scraping noise from both rear drums when rotated

unable to assess welding around outer sills due to sealant and body filler

Fail 6 Jun 2005 104,872 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Smell of fuel,no leak found

oil leak

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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R224 CMX is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R in Purple 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 R224 CMX, 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 R224 CMX registered?

R224 CMX is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R224 CMX safe to buy?

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