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R42 AWF

1998 Suzuki Wagon R

Gold Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,555 mi
Last recorded77,555 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Wagon R68,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 AWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,555 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 77,555 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cracking & unbonding to various steering & suspension bushes Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes Cracking to both rear tyre treads

Rear washer inoperative Rear wiper blade split Kerb damage to wheel trims Osf disc inner face corroded & pitted Rear coil springs heavily corroded Underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,117 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 70,090 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake noise on application of foot and handbrake.

Pass 8 May 2006 64,231 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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R42 AWF is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R in Gold with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 68,121 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 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R42 AWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 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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R42 AWF is a 1998 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 31 May 1998.

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