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R13 JLD

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,809 mi
Last recorded62,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 JLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2009 62,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,521 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 57,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,230 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,666 miles

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

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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R13 JLD is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R13 JLD, 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 R13 JLD registered?

R13 JLD is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R13 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 JLD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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