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S213 RCJ

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,790 mi
Last recorded102,790 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 RCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front numb er plate detiorating

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2008 89,041 miles

Offside & nearside outer sills rusted and slightly weakend.

Fail 1 Feb 2008 89,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside & nearside outer sills rusted and slightly weakend.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 89,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

extensive surface corrosion througout underside

Pass 26 Oct 2006 81,118 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 81,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,248 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 74,248 miles

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

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

underside corroding

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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S213 RCJ is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 68,121 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 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S213 RCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 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 S213 RCJ registered?

S213 RCJ is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S213 RCJ safe to buy?

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