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S589 YUY

1999 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,490 mi
Last recorded2,490 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 YUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 2,490 miles

bodywork tatty and interior soiled

Fail 28 Sep 2009 2,490 miles

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

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

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

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

bodywork damage eveident and soiled inside, brake lever chewed

rear sus arm bushes showing signs of perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 94,507 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,685 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 86,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 72,744 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 72,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1, o/s front tyre on limit.

Pass 8 Sep 2005 59,799 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 59,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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S589 YUY is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S589 YUY, 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 S589 YUY registered?

S589 YUY is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S589 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S589 YUY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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