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S638 ORU

1999 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,828 mi
Last recorded87,828 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 ORU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 87,828 miles

cambelt?

Fail 9 May 2011 87,828 miles

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

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

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

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

cambelt?

Pass 10 May 2010 82,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 75,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

noisey driveshaft joint

play in wiper linkage

Fail 12 May 2009 75,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

noisey driveshaft joint

play in wiper linkage

Pass 14 May 2008 68,523 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine warning light on

front number plate cracked

offside door mirror slightly insecure

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 14 May 2008 68,523 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine warning light on

front number plate cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside door mirror slightly insecure

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 May 2007 62,895 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 58,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 53,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S638 ORU is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S638 ORU, 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 S638 ORU?

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What year was S638 ORU registered?

S638 ORU is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S638 ORU safe to buy?

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