1999 Suzuki Wagon-R+ 1.0L Petrol · T263 BBY
1999 Suzuki Wagon-R+ (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 77,559 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI WAGON-R+
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T263 BBY Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2026
- 77,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T263 BBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Suzuki Wagon-R+ (T263 BBY) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Suspension (32 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
T263 BBY Mileage History
- 30/03/200636,492 mi
- 30/03/200739,360 mi+2,868 mi
- 20/03/200844,910 mi+5,550 mi
- 27/03/200844,958 mi+48 mi
- 25/03/200948,357 mi+3,399 mi
- 16/03/201051,445 mi+3,088 mi
- 31/03/201154,185 mi+2,740 mi
- 31/03/201154,185 mi
- 29/03/201256,651 mi+2,466 mi
- 29/03/201256,651 mi
- 27/03/201359,910 mi+3,259 mi
- 28/03/201359,910 mi
- 28/03/201461,495 mi+1,585 mi
- 29/03/201461,495 mi
- 19/03/201562,772 mi+1,277 mi
- 20/03/201562,773 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/201664,703 mi+1,930 mi
- 08/03/201664,703 mi
- 20/03/201767,129 mi+2,426 mi
- 20/03/201767,131 mi+2 mi
- 21/03/201868,864 mi+1,733 mi
- 22/03/201868,866 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/201969,997 mi+1,131 mi
- 21/03/201967,000 mi-2,997 mi
- 25/03/202071,120 mi+4,120 mi
- 18/03/202171,785 mi+665 mi
- 22/03/202171,787 mi+2 mi
- 22/03/202273,619 mi+1,832 mi
- 22/03/202273,639 mi+20 mi
- 27/03/202374,761 mi+1,122 mi
- 29/03/202374,763 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/202475,753 mi+990 mi
- 25/03/202475,765 mi+12 mi
- 20/03/202576,798 mi+1,033 mi
- 20/03/202576,800 mi+2 mi
- 27/03/202677,559 mi+759 mi
Average of roughly 2,054 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Wagon R+
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Axle Beam and Suspension Mount CorrosionSerious
The tubular rear axle beam and trailing arm mounting brackets on the second-generation Wagon R+ are prone to severe structural corrosion in the wet and salty UK climate. Road salt and water thrown up from the rear tyres collect in the spring seat cups and welded seams of the rear beam. Over time, internal rust flakes and structural thinning weaken the axle mounting structure, resulting in cracked weld seams, dangerous suspension misalignment, and automatic MOT test failure.
- Manual Gearbox Fifth Gear Pop-Out and Synchro WearModerate
The five-speed manual transmission fitted to the Wagon R+ can develop wear on the fifth gear synchroniser ring and selector hub engagement teeth. Because fifth gear sits at the outer end of the gearbox casing where lubrication can become marginal during prolonged low-fluid running, the engagement dogs round off over high mileage. Under acceleration or when releasing the throttle in fifth gear, the gear lever will abruptly kick or pop out into neutral.
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