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R218 GPN

1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

40,796 mi
Last recorded40,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+68,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 GPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 40,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 36,466 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 33,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BEHIND OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 28,408 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 26,640 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 26,640 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 24,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes on floor area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both in track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 24,784 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes on floor area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both in track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 22,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 22,286 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 20,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both on track control arms cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 20,398 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in 2 placers (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both on track control arms cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 18,540 miles

o/s/sill corrded and weak

Fail 11 Nov 2016 18,540 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/sill corrded and weak

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 16,669 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 16,669 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 15,140 miles

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

front number plate cracked at top

Fail 27 Oct 2014 15,140 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked at top

Pass 15 Nov 2013 13,544 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 13,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 12,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 12,229 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 11,337 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,104 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 10,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 Nov 2007 9,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 9,657 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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R218 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R218 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 R218 GPN registered?

R218 GPN is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R218 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 GPN shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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