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R362 FBJ

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,519 mi
Last recorded57,519 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 FBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,519 miles

Corrosion in lower part of nearside front wing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion in both sills

Pass 26 May 2015 56,124 miles

N/s/ sill slightly corroded

N/s/f wing slightly corroded but not within prescribed area

O/s/ sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 54,126 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 52,744 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,528 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,803 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,556 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,555 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,936 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 44,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,956 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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R362 FBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R362 FBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R362 FBJ registered?

R362 FBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R362 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 FBJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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