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W251 LAJ

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

108,410 mi
Last recorded108,410 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 LAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 108,410 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2017 108,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 103,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2016 103,352 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 98,142 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 97,470 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 91,532 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Fail 19 May 2014 91,532 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,108 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,108 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 84,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,443 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 72,475 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 72,475 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,644 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 65,644 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,223 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 52,950 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 52,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 46,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 May 2007 46,239 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 May 2006 40,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 May 2006 40,201 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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W251 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W251 LAJ, 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 W251 LAJ registered?

W251 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W251 LAJ safe to buy?

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