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R238 UEC

1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Gold Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,325 mi
Last recorded94,325 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+68,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 UEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 94,325 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 94,325 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 93,956 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blowing at manifold area

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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R238 UEC is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Gold with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R238 UEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R238 UEC?

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What year was R238 UEC registered?

R238 UEC is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R238 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 UEC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R238 UEC have outstanding finance?

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