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R356 FHO

1998 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,026 mi
Last recorded93,026 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 FHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,026 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,177 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,981 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 89,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,858 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 79,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,480 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,455 miles

both rear tyres perished

front number plate damaged across fixings

general underbody corrosion evident

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear roadspring heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2008 60,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside 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)

both rear tyres perished

front number plate damaged across fixings

general underbody corrosion evident

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear roadspring heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2007 54,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,344 miles

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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R356 FHO is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R356 FHO, 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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R356 FHO is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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