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S608 NEF

1999 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,699 mi
Last recorded40,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 NEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,699 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 40,698 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,704 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 36,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,101 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 32,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,486 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 27,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,396 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 24,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 20,957 miles

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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S608 NEF is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S608 NEF, 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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What year was S608 NEF registered?

S608 NEF is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S608 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S608 NEF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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