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J488 JCX

1991 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,795 mi
Last recorded51,795 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Alto42,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 JCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear sill corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,108 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2010 48,947 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,706 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,352 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

O/S FRONT FLOOR/BULKHEAD AREA CORRODING

Pass 1 Apr 2006 24,634 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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J488 JCX is a 1991 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,793 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 J488 JCX, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J488 JCX registered?

J488 JCX is a 1991 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is J488 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J488 JCX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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