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R141 VSB

1998 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,251 mi
Last recorded70,251 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 VSB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,251 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,181 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 66,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

RAER SERVICE BRAKE READINGS LOW,ADVSIE CHECK REAR BRAKE SHOES & COMPONENTS AS NOT VISABLE

Pass 29 Sep 2005 60,395 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 60,375 miles

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

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

Note: excessive hand brake lever travel & low rear service brake reading.(adjustment required)

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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R141 VSB is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R141 VSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R141 VSB registered?

R141 VSB is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R141 VSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 VSB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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