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R203 HPN

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,949 mi
Last recorded78,949 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 HPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,949 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 78,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,445 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 69,444 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,969 miles

o/s/r brake binding †handbrake travel requires adjusting

Fail 16 Feb 2007 56,963 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working; is it connacted ? †slight blow from exhaust downpipe †n/s drive shaft securing nut not locked off

Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,356 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 47,266 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R203 HPN is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 68,121 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 R203 HPN, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Wagon R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R203 HPN registered?

R203 HPN is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R203 HPN safe to buy?

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