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M474 NFJ

1995 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,545 mi
Last recorded65,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Alto65,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM474 NFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 65,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter inner diameter oversized (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is 22years old and has a cut to the inner shoulder 145/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake efficiency low

Offside Rear tyre is 22 years old 145/70R13

Fail 18 Jun 2021 65,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is 22 years old and has a cut to the inner shoulder 145/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 22 years old 145/70R13

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,899 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Jun 2018 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 56,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,806 miles

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 2 Jun 2017 56,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,547 miles

Brake bind to OSF and NSR

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Tyre tread depths, OSF 3mm, NSF 5mm, OSR 5mm , NSR 4mm

Fail 10 Jun 2016 56,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake bind to OSF and NSR

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Tyre tread depths, OSF 3mm, NSF 5mm, OSR 5mm , NSR 4mm

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,494 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 30 May 2014 56,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 May 2014 56,571 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,425 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 May 2012 56,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel guage not working

Fail 30 May 2012 56,378 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel guage not working

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,121 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,196 miles

advise n/s/r back plate corroded

Fail 28 May 2008 55,196 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise n/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 29 May 2007 54,581 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 54,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2006 53,516 miles

engine oil leak.

nearside rear back plate corroding.

rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly.

Pass 31 May 2005 52,549 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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M474 NFJ is a 1995 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 65,420 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 M474 NFJ, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M474 NFJ is a 1995 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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