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R228 CNA

1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,989 mi
Last recorded136,989 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+68,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 CNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 136,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both Sills Covered With Thick Sealer

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 126,003 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 126,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front crossmember is slightly corroded

n/s inner and outer sill has traces of bodyfiller

o/s inner and outer sill has traces of bodyfiller

Pass 22 Dec 2010 111,382 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 111,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,801 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,800 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,293 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 67,275 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,849 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,964 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 46,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R228 CNA is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R228 CNA, 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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R228 CNA is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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