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A159 RGK

1983 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,663 mi
Last recorded80,663 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Alto45,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA159 RGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,663 miles

Exhaust system rusty and weak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger door. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 80,663 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit nearside wiring loom and cooling fan wiring. (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger door (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 72,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,615 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,607 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 57,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,168 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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A159 RGK is a 1983 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 45,726 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 A159 RGK, 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 43 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A159 RGK is a 1983 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 September 1983.

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