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R28 DBJ

1997 Suzuki Wagon R

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,901 mi
Last recorded89,901 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon R71,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 DBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 89,901 miles

steering rack has serviceable wear

Pass 7 Nov 2007 78,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,638 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 71,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

near side front tyre worn on sidewall

near side steering rack slight free play

Pass 10 Nov 2005 46,506 miles

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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R28 DBJ is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R28 DBJ, 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 R28 DBJ registered?

R28 DBJ is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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