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R36 FTW

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,438 mi
Last recorded59,438 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 FTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2011 59,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,438 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,880 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

n/s/r tyre is slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

o/s/f tyre is slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 42,880 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

n/s/r tyre is slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

o/s/f tyre is slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,405 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,414 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 37,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

o/s/f n/s/r and n/s/f tyres are slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

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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R36 FTW is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R36 FTW, 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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R36 FTW is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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