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L90 TEW

1999 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,354 mi
Last recorded52,354 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 TEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 52,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 50,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,009 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 28,861 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,752 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 17,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,794 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,448 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,448 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 13,442 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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L90 TEW is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 48,752 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 L90 TEW, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L90 TEW registered?

L90 TEW is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is L90 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 TEW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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