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R266 GPN

1997 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,489 mi
Last recorded78,489 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon R71,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 GPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,489 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 4 May 2007 74,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

under vehicle tatty

Pass 4 May 2007 74,114 miles

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

under vehicle tatty

Pass 2 Aug 2006 67,630 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 66,952 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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R266 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R266 GPN, 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 R266 GPN registered?

R266 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R266 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 GPN shows 6 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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