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R151 XOV

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,470 mi
Last recorded87,470 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 XOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 87,470 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all pipes for fuel and brakes corroding

front discs corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight play in front strut tops

very rusty/corroding all round chassis + floors

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,837 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 82,837 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres started cracking around sidewalls

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2009 75,947 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)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres started cracking around sidewalls

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,805 miles

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

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

hole in n/s front sill not whith in 30cm of perscribed area

Fail 3 Oct 2008 70,805 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

hole in n/s front sill not whith in 30cm of perscribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,503 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 61,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

handbrake high not to stop

Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,523 miles

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

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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R151 XOV is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R151 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 R151 XOV registered?

R151 XOV is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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