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R38 PCK

1998 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,366 mi
Last recorded80,366 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 PCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2012 80,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,366 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,643 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 75,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,399 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 65,396 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,855 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 52,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,823 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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R38 PCK is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R38 PCK, 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 R38 PCK registered?

R38 PCK is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R38 PCK safe to buy?

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