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S502 RNA

1999 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,084 mi
Last recorded48,084 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 RNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,084 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,379 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 45,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,010 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 42,008 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,321 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 34,084 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) 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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S502 RNA is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S502 RNA, 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

How do I check the history of S502 RNA?

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What year was S502 RNA registered?

S502 RNA is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S502 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S502 RNA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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