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V198 DGC

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,256 mi
Last recorded86,256 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 DGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 86,256 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front n/s - o/s (borderline pass) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 82,309 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 82,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 77,910 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,688 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,678 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 67,678 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,865 miles

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

offside front tyure worn inner edge.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,865 miles

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

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

offside front tyure worn inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,050 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 56,050 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre wall slighly deterorated.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,878 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2010 47,878 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,944 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 33,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,707 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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V198 DGC is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V198 DGC, 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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V198 DGC is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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