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R443 GWC

1998 Suzuki Alto

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,353 mi
Last recorded84,353 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Alto50,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 GWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 84,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear exchuast slight corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2015 84,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear exchuast slight corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,437 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 76,513 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 76,513 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 70,169 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2011 63,934 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 63,447 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 56,530 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 56,489 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 51,254 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 51,254 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 47,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 42,274 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 42,119 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE SLIGHT FLUFFING TO N/S/R SEAT BELT/ SLIGHT CRACKING TO BOTH REAR TYRES.

CENTRE STOP TESTED AS PRESENTED (NOT WORKING)

Pass 9 May 2006 37,003 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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R443 GWC is a 1998 Suzuki Alto in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R443 GWC, 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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R443 GWC is a 1998 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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