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R242 ERP

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,141 mi
Last recorded75,141 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 ERP
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,141 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

NSR shock absorber piston shroud deteriorated.

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroded along entire length and has previous repairs,recommend replacement sills.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OSF brake binding slightly.

OSF outer sill corroded-marked.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 75,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

NSR shock absorber piston shroud deteriorated.

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroded along entire length and has previous repairs,recommend replacement sills.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OSF brake binding slightly.

OSF outer sill corroded-marked.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,072 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 72,063 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 71,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,306 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R242 ERP is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R242 ERP, 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.

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R242 ERP is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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