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R42 TBP

1998 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,115 mi
Last recorded49,115 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 TBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion underside

Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,244 miles

Nearside Rear perrised

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear perrished

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 47,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear perrised

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear perrished

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,089 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front chassis corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 44,817 miles

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

front chassis corroded

front cross member corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 3 Feb 2014 44,817 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front chassis corroded

front cross member corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 1 Feb 2013 43,137 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

front brake pads worn low

front cross member corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,137 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front brake pads worn low

front cross member corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,405 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 41,405 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,017 miles

front cross member corroded

offside front tyre tread low inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,470 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front crossmember corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyres side walls perished

nearside rear floor corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 35,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front crossmember corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyres side walls perished

nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,323 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,320 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear sidelight/brake light lens fading

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,658 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 31,606 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,599 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 27,599 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,959 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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R42 TBP is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R42 TBP, 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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R42 TBP is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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