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T288 JCS

1999 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,223 mi
Last recorded74,223 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Wagon R63,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 JCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 74,223 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 74,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,907 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 68,907 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,780 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 56,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both outer sills badly corroded

excess travel in handbrake lever

exhaust leak from manifold area

leak from nearside inner cv boot

oil sump leaking

rear brakes need adjusted

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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T288 JCS is a 1999 Suzuki Wagon R in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 63,576 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 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T288 JCS, 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 27 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 T288 JCS registered?

T288 JCS is a 1999 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T288 JCS safe to buy?

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