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S498 MCC

1999 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

73,029 mi
Last recorded73,029 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 MCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 73,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,716 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 72,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing but no cords showing

Fail 20 Mar 2017 71,655 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing but no cords showing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,067 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,106 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,106 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,503 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,740 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,093 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 63,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,938 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,171 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 50,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,218 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 48,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,691 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 41,506 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,015 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 37,015 miles

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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S498 MCC is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 S498 MCC, 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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S498 MCC is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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