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R131 EMY

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,773 mi
Last recorded72,773 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 EMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 68,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracked in the tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear section of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle of the sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear section of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,636 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,540 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,573 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 57,573 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

off side rear footbrake weak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,849 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

off side rear foot brake weak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,206 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 50,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,371 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side front brake disc corroded on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2009 33,320 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,644 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 30,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

small cut on side wall on LHR trye

Pass 22 May 2006 30,296 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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R131 EMY is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Purple with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R131 EMY, 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 R131 EMY registered?

R131 EMY is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R131 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 EMY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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