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J988 PPJ

1991 Suzuki Alto

Gold Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,774 mi
Last recorded81,774 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Alto42,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 PPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 81,774 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal/Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 80,794 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 69,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill corroded next to inner arch

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,152 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 46,152 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 42,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 41,210 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,210 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 39,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,642 miles

nsr tyre on 3mm

osr tyre on 1.6mm and perished

outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,343 miles

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,960 miles

both sills starting to corrode

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,302 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 30,931 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,931 miles

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

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 12 Apr 2007 30,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,716 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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J988 PPJ is a 1991 Suzuki Alto in Gold with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J988 PPJ, 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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J988 PPJ is a 1991 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 October 1991.

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