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R416 XSD

1998 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,395 mi
Last recorded44,395 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 XSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,395 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,955 miles

cracks in n/s rear tyre sidewall

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Mar 2009 38,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cracks in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,863 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,491 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 34,491 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 31,947 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 31,947 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 31,038 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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R416 XSD is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R416 XSD, 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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R416 XSD is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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