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R685 DRP

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,380 mi
Last recorded94,380 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 DRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

weakness to both inner and outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2008 88,827 miles

weakness to n/s outer sill and o/s inner sill

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,160 miles

deteriation to front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2006 79,379 miles

general underbody corrosion

inner faces of front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 4 Mar 2006 79,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

general underbody corrosion

inner faces of both front brake discs corroded and pitted

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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R685 DRP is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R685 DRP, 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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What year was R685 DRP registered?

R685 DRP is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R685 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R685 DRP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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