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S857 UCL

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Purple Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,555 mi
Last recorded86,555 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 UCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 86,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 85,692 miles

advise hand brake travel

Pass 19 Oct 2006 84,692 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 84,679 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 82,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shocks , bottom bushes seperating

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

slight brake bind offside front

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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S857 UCL is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R in Purple with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S857 UCL, 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 S857 UCL registered?

S857 UCL is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S857 UCL safe to buy?

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