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F499 JGP

1989 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,290 mi
Last recorded39,290 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF499 JGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,290 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,340 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 36,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 28,399 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

fuel cap flab cover missing

Fail 10 Feb 2018 28,399 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel cap flab cover missing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 27,302 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,406 miles

anti roll bar mounts perished

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f c.v. gaiter has a pinhole split

o/s/r shock absorber weak

oil leaks

Fail 4 Feb 2016 26,397 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up inner drive shaft gaiter split (2.5.C.1d)

anti roll bar mounts perished

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f c.v. gaiter has a pinhole split

o/s/r shock absorber weak

oil leaks

Fail 4 Feb 2015 25,436 miles

general underbody surface rust

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front headlamps aim patterns starting to fade

exhaust system rusty

fronnt anti roll bar rubber bushes perished but there is no excessive movement

front brake imbalance 20%

middle exhaust box mounting broken but exhaust still secure

n/s/r coil spring rusty

pin hole split in n/s/f c.v. gaiter

Pass 4 Feb 2015 25,436 miles

Oil leak

both front headlamps aim patterns starting to fade

exhaust system rusty

fronnt anti roll bar rubber bushes perished but there is no excessive movement

front brake imbalance 20%

general underbody surface rust

middle exhaust box mounting broken but exhaust still secure

n/s/r coil spring rusty

pin hole split in n/s/f c.v. gaiter

Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,482 miles

all suspension rubbers starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 23,457 miles

front anti-roll bar rubbers starting to perish

n/s wiper splitting on edges

rear ex becoming rusty

slight knock & play in steering

slight movement in o/s top strut mount

Fail 3 Feb 2012 22,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

removed loose steering wheel cover before test

Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,644 miles

removed loose steering wheel cover before test

Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,227 miles

Oil leak

both front cv gaitors starting to perish

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

slight knock and play in steeirng

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2010 18,415 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 17,009 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2008 16,237 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,343 miles

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

o/s n/s/f tyres slightly perished on inner walls

Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,429 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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F499 JGP is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 49,821 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F499 JGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F499 JGP is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F499 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F499 JGP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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