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R113 GCV

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

96,462 mi
Last recorded96,462 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 GCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2013 96,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s-n/s front brake dustshields corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 96,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2012 85,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2012 85,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,636 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 75,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler cap is of universal type.

n/s/r seatbelt/suspension perscribed area repaired but not all the repair is accessable for inspection.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 75,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler cap is of universal type

o/s/f sill corroded heavily

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,911 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 71,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,284 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 63,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 57,745 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 57,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,322 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 51,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,887 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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R113 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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 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 R113 GCV, 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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R113 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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