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S949 FUD

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Purple Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,834 mi
Last recorded95,834 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 FUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 95,834 miles

1st layer corrosion n/s outer sill panel.

Slight damage to n/s and o/s outer sill panels.

Slight play in steering UJ.

o/s front tyre alomost bald on inner edge.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 95,834 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

1st layer corrosion n/s outer sill panel.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight damage to n/s and o/s outer sill panels.

Slight play in steering UJ.

o/s front tyre alomost bald on inner edge.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 75,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S949 FUD is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R in Purple with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S949 FUD, 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 S949 FUD registered?

S949 FUD is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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