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R147 CYG

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Gold Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,615 mi
Last recorded103,615 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 CYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2014 103,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,931 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 99,759 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,421 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 91,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,999 miles

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

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

advise body corrosion

advise n/s steering rackend

Pass 23 Feb 2009 82,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 82,131 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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 1 Mar 2008 51,667 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,931 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 74,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake pipe corroded. †Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,917 miles

Exhaust blow on front exhaust section. †Front tyres getting low.

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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R147 CYG 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 61.5%.

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 R147 CYG, 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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R147 CYG is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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