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R162 BGY

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,555 mi
Last recorded54,555 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 BGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2024 54,555 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body (near suspension mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body (near suspension mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,475 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 51,445 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 48,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 48,938 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,768 miles

sills corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 46,768 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 44,388 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower bumper mount broken

Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,025 miles

sills corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,797 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill)

offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,000 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 38,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,187 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill panels (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,760 miles

Offside 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 29 Aug 2013 35,459 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,607 miles

Off side front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,003 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,919 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,872 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,310 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 29,310 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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R162 BGY is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R162 BGY, 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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R162 BGY is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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