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S826 BMR

1999 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,077 mi
Last recorded71,077 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 BMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,077 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Unable to take emission readings

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,159 miles

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

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

o/sr tyre cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2014 69,133 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/sr tyre cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,052 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 29 Oct 2012 66,312 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,312 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 25 Oct 2011
Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,424 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,717 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 58,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,762 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 54,762 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,111 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 49,111 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,653 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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S826 BMR is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S826 BMR, 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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S826 BMR is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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