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W268 PLJ

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,045 mi
Last recorded71,045 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 PLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,045 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Harsh corrosion to nearside sill

Harsh corrosion to offside sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 70,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Harsh corrosion to nearside sill

Harsh corrosion to offside sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,331 miles

Corrosion under side

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside sill corroded

Washers poor

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,149 miles

brake hoses deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside

front and rear suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

oil leak

sills harshly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

general underside corrosion

nearside wiperblade torn

slight play in nearside inner steering arm ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

general underside corrosion

nearside wiperblade torn

slight play in nearside inner steering arm ball joint

Fail 4 Mar 2016 60,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiperblade torn

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,089 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

ofside and nearside sills harshly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,520 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,733 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 58,733 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,982 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 51,955 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,852 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,531 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 47,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner & outer body sills corroded

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

o/s registration plate lamp lens missing

rear exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

rear silencer strenghtening brackets broken

rear suspension arm bushes unbonding

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,936 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,913 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,626 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,325 miles

front brake pads worn to about 1/4

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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W268 PLJ is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W268 PLJ, 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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W268 PLJ is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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