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S278 NRG

1999 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Purple Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,926 mi
Last recorded61,926 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Wagon-r+57,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 NRG
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,899 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 56,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 44,926 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,926 miles

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,268 miles

bonnet catch faulty

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,306 miles

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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S278 NRG is a 1999 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Purple with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S278 NRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S278 NRG?

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What year was S278 NRG registered?

S278 NRG is a 1999 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S278 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S278 NRG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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