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A205 DUT

1983 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,425 mi
Last recorded38,425 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Alto45,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA205 DUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,425 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 38,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,421 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,298 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,968 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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A205 DUT is a 1983 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A205 DUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A205 DUT?

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What year was A205 DUT registered?

A205 DUT is a 1983 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A205 DUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A205 DUT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A205 DUT have outstanding finance?

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