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R154 XOV

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,566 mi
Last recorded84,566 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 XOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,566 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 84,566 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 XOV is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOV, 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 R154 XOV registered?

R154 XOV is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 March 1998.

Is R154 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 XOV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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