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R405 GNV

1998 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,413 mi
Last recorded81,413 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 GNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2010 81,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion lower sections of front wings

excess damage front end and bonnet splitting

excessive exhaust blow when engine under load

front cross member excessively damaged -not considered dangerous or affects steering or braking

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,380 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 69,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,186 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 66,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 53,105 miles

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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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R405 GNV is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R405 GNV, 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 R405 GNV registered?

R405 GNV is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R405 GNV safe to buy?

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