1997 Suzuki Wagon-R+ 1.0L Petrol · R98 JPH
1997 Suzuki Wagon-R+ (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 62,583 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI WAGON-R+
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/10/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 996cc
R98 JPH Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/11/2015
- 62,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R98 JPH Mileage History
- 23/10/200639,973 mi
- 06/11/200742,707 mi+2,734 mi
- 13/10/200845,323 mi+2,616 mi
- 20/10/200948,422 mi+3,099 mi
- 27/10/201051,664 mi+3,242 mi
- 03/11/201153,978 mi+2,314 mi
- 22/10/201256,054 mi+2,076 mi
- 23/10/201359,129 mi+3,075 mi
- 25/10/201359,141 mi+12 mi
- 15/10/201460,681 mi+1,540 mi
- 05/11/201562,583 mi+1,902 mi
- 05/11/201562,581 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 2,503 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R98 JPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Wagon-R+ (R98 JPH) between October 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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)”.
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