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J599 KLT

1991 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,315 mi
Last recorded72,315 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Alto42,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ599 KLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,315 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,890 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 69,890 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

slight corrosion in both sides floors

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,697 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

parts of the exhaust system are deteriorated

slight corrosion in both sides floors

Fail 20 Jul 2012 64,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

parts of the exhaust system are deteriorated

slight corrosion in both sides floors

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,764 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 62,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 55,373 miles

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

rubbing noise front o/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Jul 2010 55,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

rubbing noise front o/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,229 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,223 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,386 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 13,075 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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J599 KLT is a 1991 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J599 KLT, 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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J599 KLT is a 1991 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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