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R160 AUX

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,397 mi
Last recorded43,397 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 AUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 43,391 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,692 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 37,588 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

radial cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,971 miles

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

fuel filter under car corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2005 30,219 miles

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

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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R160 AUX 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 83.3%.

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 R160 AUX, 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 R160 AUX registered?

R160 AUX is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R160 AUX safe to buy?

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