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R428 COU

1998 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,316 mi
Last recorded66,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,316 miles

corrosion all rear brake pipes unable to examine under pipe mounts, advise to get checked/replaced if needed

corrosion front wishbone

corrosion outer sills

exhaust blowing and detiorateing, rear mount broken

park brake adjustment

rear brake backing plates corrodeing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,936 miles

balljoint rubbers perishing

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion rear hose ferrals

parkbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 8 Jul 2013 65,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

balljoint rubbers perishing

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion rear hose ferrals

parkbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 23 Jun 2009 63,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake slightly noisey

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,982 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly noisey

Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,121 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 53,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 44,432 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked

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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R428 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R428 COU, 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 R428 COU registered?

R428 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R428 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 COU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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