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R865 GCV

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,401 mi
Last recorded79,401 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 GCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,401 miles

Corrosion to front of o/s sill, n/s/r & o/s/r chassis legs

Damage to screen outside Zones A & B

Front brake discs worn

O/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber covers corroded

Slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2008 79,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to front of o/s sill, n/s/r & o/s/r chassis legs

Damage to screen outside Zones A & B

Front brake discs worn

O/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber covers corroded

Slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,062 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber covers

Corrosion to o/s/r chassis

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r shock asorber covers

Corrosion to o/s/r chassis

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2006 60,686 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 60,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R865 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R865 GCV, 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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R865 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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