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R157 DFC

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Gold Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,189 mi
Last recorded73,189 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 DFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

under body corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,127 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,038 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,038 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 65,821 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 63,640 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,640 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,301 miles

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

N/S door mirror cracked

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 61,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

N/S door mirror cracked

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 60,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,302 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 49,189 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 49,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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R157 DFC is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Gold with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R157 DFC, 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 R157 DFC registered?

R157 DFC is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R157 DFC safe to buy?

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