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V557 GLA

1999 Suzuki Wagon R

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,407 mi
Last recorded76,407 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Wagon R63,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 GLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,407 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 76,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 70,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,606 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,085 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,057 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 62,057 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,810 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 55,810 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V557 GLA is a 1999 Suzuki Wagon R in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 V557 GLA, 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 V557 GLA registered?

V557 GLA is a 1999 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V557 GLA safe to buy?

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