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S228 JGD

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

67,507 mi
Last recorded67,507 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 JGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 67,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 67,448 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)

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight damage on n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,887 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 62,887 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 Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,314 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 55,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 55,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S228 JGD is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S228 JGD, 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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S228 JGD is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 12 September 1998.

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