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R359 AWP

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,202 mi
Last recorded115,202 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 AWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,202 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 3 Sep 2015 115,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 99,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear trailing forward bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly perished

front anti-roll bar end bushes slightly deteriorated

front number plate cracked

general underside of vehicle corroded

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

rear engine/gearbox mount bush slightly deteriorated

service brake has slightly long travel

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 24 May 2013 99,192 miles

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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear trailing forward bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly perished

front anti-roll bar end bushes slightly deteriorated

front number plate cracked

general underside of vehicle corroded

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

rear engine/gearbox mount bush slightly deteriorated

service brake has slightly long travel

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2013 99,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both front outer cv boots perished

Both rear and offside front tyres pereshed

Both rear trailing arm bushes pereshed

Brake pedal spongy

Front anti-role bar end bushes deteriorated

Front number plate cracked

Long travel on foot brake

Rear lower engine/gearbox mount rubber bush deteriorated

Screw in offside rear tyre

Slight bind on both nearside wheels when rotated by hand

Slight interaction on rear lights

Underside of vehicle rusty

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2013 99,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

battery insecure

both front torsion bar end bushes heavily perished

both front tyres worn close to legal limit + heavily worn on edges - strong advise

both rear tyres perished

catalytic converter internals deteriorated

front number plate cracked

general underside of vehicle corroded

nearside front wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

offside rear tyre has a nail in

rear lower engine/gearbox mount bush deteriorating

various small chips in windscreen

wipers deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,069 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 87,017 miles

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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,881 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 79,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,178 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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R359 AWP is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R359 AWP, 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 R359 AWP registered?

R359 AWP is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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