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R155 OHN

1998 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,323 mi
Last recorded42,323 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 OHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 42,323 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Apr 2008 42,195 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,315 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 3 May 2006 32,155 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 32,081 miles

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

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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R155 OHN is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R155 OHN, 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 R155 OHN registered?

R155 OHN is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R155 OHN safe to buy?

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