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V253 DHO

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,982 mi
Last recorded97,982 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 DHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 97,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 97,959 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear springs corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2011 93,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear springs corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,248 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 88,247 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,596 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 83,516 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,691 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 78,681 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 73,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 64,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V253 DHO is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V253 DHO, 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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What year was V253 DHO registered?

V253 DHO is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V253 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V253 DHO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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