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V89 GLA

1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,448 mi
Last recorded81,448 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+64,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 GLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 81,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,930 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel filter corroded

nearside door mirror loose

offside front brake slight binding

offside front outer sill corroded through (not within any prescribed areas)

offside front tyre very low on pressure when presented

Fail 16 Jul 2013 79,930 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel filter corroded

nearside door mirror loose

offside front brake slight binding

offside front outer sill corroded through (not within any prescribed areas)

offside front tyre very low on pressure when presented

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,051 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,809 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 76,809 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,043 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 74,043 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres outer side wall badly cracked / perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,711 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 65,700 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,396 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 57,947 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,035 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 55,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 50,310 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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V89 GLA is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 64,539 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 V89 GLA, 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 28 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 V89 GLA registered?

V89 GLA is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is V89 GLA safe to buy?

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