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S557 KNW

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,507 mi
Last recorded65,507 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 KNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,507 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 65,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,776 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 59,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 53,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,366 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 49,295 miles

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

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

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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S557 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S557 KNW, 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 S557 KNW registered?

S557 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S557 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 KNW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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