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R355 JKO

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Gold Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,106 mi
Last recorded41,106 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 JKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 41,106 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL HOLED AND CORRODED BOTH ENDS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected HAS LITTLE OR NO EFFORT (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED FRONT TO REAR (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 40,103 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake leaver no reserved travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Accessive wear to top mount NSF. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL HOLD AND CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BRAKE PIPE HEAVLY CORRODED AND OTHER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND POOR CONDITION REAR OF CAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLD CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 35,111 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills and inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 35,109 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills and inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,803 miles

sills and inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 31,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sills and inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 26,217 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 24,168 miles

both front tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

both inner and outer sills are corroded

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 24 May 2017 22,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 22,702 miles

o/s inner & outer sills slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 21 May 2015 22,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 21,418 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 21,418 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 20,730 miles

inner sills slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 4 May 2012 19,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,975 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 18,419 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 18,061 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,300 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on edges.

Pass 5 May 2006 15,181 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges.

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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R355 JKO is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Gold with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R355 JKO, 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 R355 JKO registered?

R355 JKO is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R355 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 JKO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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