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Q586RAH

1996 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,553 mi
Last recorded208,553 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ586RAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 208,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust noisy

Pass 8 Jan 2025 202,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 195,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 190,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 190,790 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

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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Q586RAH is a 1996 Suzuki Alto in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q586RAH, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q586RAH registered?

Q586RAH is a 1996 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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