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R137 EWW

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,126 mi
Last recorded84,126 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 EWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 84,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,510 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 77,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 77,497 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2011 77,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 74,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,859 miles

handbrake lever has free travel

offside headlamp lense has crack repair

Fail 11 Jul 2009 70,847 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake lever has free travel

offside headlamp lense has crack repair

Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,194 miles

n/s wiper blade slight deteriation

o/s headlight damaged but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,814 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,253 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 50,251 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fan belt loose

gear linkage touching exhaust

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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R137 EWW is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R137 EWW, 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 R137 EWW registered?

R137 EWW is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 25 January 1998.

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