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R286 GPN

1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,898 mi
Last recorded80,898 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+68,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 GPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

extensive repairs to both sills

near side front sill inner section corroded - suggest attention

retaining coller on fuel filler pipe corroded

under side of vehicle badly surface corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2010 75,930 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

extensive repairs to both sills

near side front sill inner section corroded - suggest attention

retaining coller on fuel filler pipe corroded

under side of vehicle badly surface corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 71,863 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front seat belt catch difficult to lock

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,040 miles

both sills corroded/repaired and underside of vehicle surface corrosion

near side front sill section corroded - suggest repair

windscreen damaged not testable area

Pass 3 May 2007 62,362 miles

exhaust has a rattle

Pass 5 May 2006 60,067 miles

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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R286 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R286 GPN, 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 R286 GPN registered?

R286 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R286 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 GPN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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