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S494 LCY

1999 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,492 mi
Last recorded65,492 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 LCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 65,492 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,430 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 59,430 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 89,346 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

exhaust emitting blue smoke

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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S494 LCY is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S494 LCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S494 LCY registered?

S494 LCY is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S494 LCY safe to buy?

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