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R158 DFC

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,118 mi
Last recorded120,118 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 DFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 120,118 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 120,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 112,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 102,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 90,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 78,612 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 78,612 miles

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

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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R158 DFC is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R158 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 R158 DFC registered?

R158 DFC is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R158 DFC safe to buy?

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