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R717 EUG

1997 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,741 mi
Last recorded86,741 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon R71,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 EUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 29 Apr 2008 86,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,206 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 75,206 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 68,577 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 68,577 miles

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

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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R717 EUG 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 R717 EUG, 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 R717 EUG registered?

R717 EUG is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R717 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 EUG 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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