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R165 FJV

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,314 mi
Last recorded89,314 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 FJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 89,314 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 89,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 78,707 miles

BRAKE INSPECTION

CLUTCH PEDAL HIGH

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW (TO SQUEALERS)

GENERAL CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 14 May 2011 78,707 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKE INSPECTION

CLUTCH PEDAL HIGH

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW (TO SQUEALERS)

GENERAL CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,375 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 53,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 41,256 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,322 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006
Fail 13 Apr 2006 17,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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R165 FJV is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R165 FJV, 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 R165 FJV registered?

R165 FJV is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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