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R420 HMW

1998 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,215 mi
Last recorded86,215 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 HMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 81,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,222 miles

minor leak from rear section of exhaust

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot (tread depth above 1.6mm)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 66,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

minor leak from rear section of exhaust

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot (tread depth above 1.6mm)

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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R420 HMW is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R420 HMW, 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 R420 HMW registered?

R420 HMW is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R420 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 HMW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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