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R127 FRO

1998 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,551 mi
Last recorded49,551 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 FRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,708 miles

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 45,706 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 43,205 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,276 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished around outer wall

rear wiper blade split

slight seepage of grease coming from n/s/f cv boot

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,689 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 40,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 33,305 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 33,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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R127 FRO is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 50,627 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 R127 FRO, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R127 FRO registered?

R127 FRO is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R127 FRO safe to buy?

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