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S334 GLG

1999 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 GLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,702 miles

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

flexi brake hose ferrels corroded

floors and chassis corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,839 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have a cover over them not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 50,829 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front to rear brake pipes have a cover over them not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,894 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 48,894 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,011 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 47,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 43,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,785 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover wearing.

O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover wearing.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 37,931 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover wearing.

O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover wearing.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,154 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 36,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,476 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 35,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,305 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 33,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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S334 GLG is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S334 GLG, 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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S334 GLG is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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