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G497 SPN

1990 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

63,632 mi
Last recorded63,632 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Alto49,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 SPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,632 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre walls and tread cracking

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2007

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 60,571 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 60,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 58,650 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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G497 SPN is a 1990 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G497 SPN, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G497 SPN registered?

G497 SPN is a 1990 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G497 SPN safe to buy?

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