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X96 VNJ

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,560 mi
Last recorded95,560 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 VNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake high not on stop

Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake high not on stop

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Aug 2018 83,424 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,234 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 73,604 miles

Excessive white smoke from exhaust

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tread

Oil leak from sump

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 73,604 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Excessive white smoke from exhaust

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tread

Oil leak from sump

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 69,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,944 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,024 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front number plate poor condition and damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Slight play steering wheel and steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers poor condition

Gear selector stiff

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 56,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers poor condition

Gear selector stiff

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,115 miles

front plate poor cond;

Fail 26 Nov 2010 53,103 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front plate poor cond;

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,049 miles

nearside + offside front track rod inner joints have slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,680 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2007 46,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,196 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 31,933 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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X96 VNJ is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X96 VNJ, 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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X96 VNJ is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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