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J228 LCM

1992 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,598 mi
Last recorded48,598 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Alto48,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 LCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,598 miles

Front windscreen border excessively corroded.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear bumper damaged but not insecure.

Nearside rear tye thread splitting but not deep enough to reach ply of cord.

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

Offside rear tye thread splitting but not deep enough to reach ply of cord.

battery insecure.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 48,598 miles

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

Front windscreen border excessively corroded.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear bumper damaged but not insecure.

Nearside rear tye thread splitting but not deep enough to reach ply of cord.

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

Offside rear tye thread splitting but not deep enough to reach ply of cord.

battery insecure.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,403 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 46,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,085 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 43,085 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,372 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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J228 LCM is a 1992 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 J228 LCM, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J228 LCM registered?

J228 LCM is a 1992 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J228 LCM safe to buy?

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