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S188 SCV

1999 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,715 mi
Last recorded97,715 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Wagon-r+57,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 SCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,715 miles

play in n.s. track rod end

Fail 25 Mar 2014 97,705 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

play in n.s. track rod end

Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,758 miles

sills & sill to floor has been repaired

Fail 22 May 2013 95,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sills & sill to floor has been repaired

Pass 7 Jul 2012 89,131 miles

repairs made to underside of vechile

Fail 3 Jul 2012 89,131 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)

repairs made to underside of vechile

Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,858 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 84,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,028 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 80,028 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,734 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 75,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,576 miles

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

condition of n/s/r tyre

condition of outer sills

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Dec 2007 69,576 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

condition of n/s/r tyre

condition of outer sills

front number plate deteriorating

parking brake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2006 64,137 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking of tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2005 55,271 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 55,271 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S188 SCV is a 1999 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,820 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 S188 SCV, 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 27 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 S188 SCV registered?

S188 SCV is a 1999 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S188 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 SCV shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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