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R137 JDM

1998 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,763 mi
Last recorded23,763 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 JDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 23,763 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,496 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 22,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 19,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,318 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,776 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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R137 JDM is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R137 JDM, 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 R137 JDM registered?

R137 JDM is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R137 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 JDM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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