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DX51 VRJ

2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,437 mi
Last recorded92,437 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+55,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted

front coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 86,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,989 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s front tyre inner wall cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2018 81,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven and n/s slightly low on performance (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s front tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2017 77,556 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2017 77,556 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,768 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

all coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,329 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroding

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play nearside front steering arm

Fail 5 Nov 2014 68,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroding

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,762 miles

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2013 59,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,292 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,891 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 31,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,942 miles

all four tyres now starting to perrish and crack in tread

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Nov 2008 29,942 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

all four tyres now starting to perrish and crack in tread

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Oct 2007 27,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,688 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,272 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 19,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 19,611 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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DX51 VRJ is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 55,495 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 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX51 VRJ, 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 25 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 DX51 VRJ registered?

DX51 VRJ is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is DX51 VRJ safe to buy?

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