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R747 XAT

1997 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,195 mi
Last recorded115,195 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon R71,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 XAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 115,195 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 115,158 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion to near/side rear inner sill

Pass 12 Nov 2007 106,970 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise at n/s front

Pass 13 Nov 2006 100,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 100,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 87,803 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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R747 XAT 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 66.7%.

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 R747 XAT, 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 R747 XAT registered?

R747 XAT is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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