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V161 VAG

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,133 mi
Last recorded60,133 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 VAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,133 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

harsh corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 22 Nov 2016 60,133 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

harsh corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,704 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

harsh corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

rear brake pipes corroded

sills damaged both sides

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 59,700 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

harsh corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

rear brake pipes corroded

sills damaged both sides

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,746 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 57,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,193 miles

N/S/F tyre perished.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F tyre perished.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,593 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 53,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,708 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 50,591 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,321 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,842 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 34,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,816 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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V161 VAG is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,123 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 V161 VAG, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V161 VAG is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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