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R154 BKO

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,103 mi
Last recorded101,103 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 BKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2013 101,103 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wings corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 101,103 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front wings corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,378 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,059 miles

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

both sill panels surface corrosion.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 86,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,237 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 72,011 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 72,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,483 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust tailpipe hanger appears to be missing, but not considered detrimental to the overall security of the exhaust system

Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,894 miles

baffles loose in centre exhaust box

Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,745 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak

rear silencer rattles

Fail 12 Sep 2005 42,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

rear silencer rattles

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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R154 BKO is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R154 BKO, 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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R154 BKO is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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