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W157 TFJ

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,683 mi
Last recorded90,683 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 TFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 90,683 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower exhaust rusty /rattle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pa n (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 90,683 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower exhaust rusty /rattle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pa n (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 85,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rusty /loose baffles

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

surface rust all floor pans/chassis /suspension components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 80,100 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty

surface rust all floor pans/chassis /suspension components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,068 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,700 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 76,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,397 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,397 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,510 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,101 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 68,101 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 62,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,508 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 54,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,401 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 48,401 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W157 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W157 TFJ, 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 W157 TFJ registered?

W157 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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