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J7 DBT

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Purple Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,804 mi
Last recorded72,804 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 72,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion center sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion center (6.1.B.2)

offside front steering arm has slight movement

Fail 3 Nov 2016 72,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion center sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion center (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

offside front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 69,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,461 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 61,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,043 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 60,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,625 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,329 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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J7 DBT is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Purple with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 64,539 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 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J7 DBT, 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 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 J7 DBT registered?

J7 DBT is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is J7 DBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 DBT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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