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V166 RGB

1999 Suzuki Wagon R

Purple Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,553 mi
Last recorded71,553 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Wagon R63,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 RGB
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 71,553 miles

both sides inner and outer sills begining to corrode

Pass 8 May 2008 69,313 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 69,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,801 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 63,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,190 miles

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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V166 RGB is a 1999 Suzuki Wagon R in Purple with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 63,576 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 V166 RGB, 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 27 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 V166 RGB registered?

V166 RGB is a 1999 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V166 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 RGB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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