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R146 XOV

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Gold Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,265 mi
Last recorded72,265 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 XOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2012 72,265 miles

Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

BOTH FRONTS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND THIN

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS OFFSIDE REAR

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,603 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 67,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,498 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 63,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bafles in rear silencer deteriated

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2009 57,953 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bafles in rear silencer deteriated

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,737 miles

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Fail 7 Aug 2008 51,737 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

altinaitor belt slightly loose

nsf tyre worn

nsr outer sill corroded

osr tyre worn low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres cracked

slight imbalence on front brakes

slight play in nsf top shock mount

Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,890 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,852 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 44,852 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,905 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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R146 XOV is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Gold 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 R146 XOV, 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 R146 XOV registered?

R146 XOV is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R146 XOV safe to buy?

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