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R401 MSS

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,878 mi
Last recorded37,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 MSS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,878 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,292 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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R401 MSS is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R401 MSS, 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 R401 MSS registered?

R401 MSS is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R401 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 MSS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R401 MSS have outstanding finance?

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