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S96 UWX

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Purple Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,178 mi
Last recorded104,178 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 UWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 104,178 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 104,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,710 miles

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

temparary repair made to exhaust front pipe

Fail 29 Aug 2006 88,777 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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S96 UWX 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 50%.

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 S96 UWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S96 UWX registered?

S96 UWX is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S96 UWX safe to buy?

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