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R407 RPY

1998 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,098 mi
Last recorded78,098 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 RPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 65,105 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 65,105 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,489 miles

rear crossover brake pipe and offside rear brake pipe to flexible hose showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2007 58,318 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear crossover brake pipe and offside rear brake pipe to rear flexible hose showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,980 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 49,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 19 Apr 2005 45,727 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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R407 RPY is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R407 RPY, 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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R407 RPY is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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