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R396 MNV

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,647 mi
Last recorded90,647 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 MNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,647 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak from engine.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 90,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak from engine.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,782 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 84,748 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise sills other area corroded

advise tape on n/s/r lens

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise coil springs corroded

advise damage to o/s/f tyre ,no cords showing

advise n/s/r tyre perrished

advise ns cv boot peerished

advise o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 79,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 74,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s inner sill at rear starting to corrode

o/s and n/s front lowewr ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2012 70,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills and offside inner wing and offside rear inner sill all corroded.

front wiper linkage worn.

Pass 20 May 2011 65,508 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

offside rear under inner sill small hole and corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 60,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,176 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 56,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2008 50,890 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 50,890 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 44,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,850 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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R396 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R396 MNV, 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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R396 MNV is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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