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R38 VAM

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,292 mi
Last recorded24,292 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 VAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 24,222 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,631 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SIGNS OF CORROSION.FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BINDING. SIGNS OF CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,040 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX SURPORT PLATE ADRIFT.BRAKES BINDING. FRONT DISC,S SIGNS OF CORROSION.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 VAM is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAM, 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 R38 VAM registered?

R38 VAM is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R38 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 VAM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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