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A631 GLX

1983 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,456 mi
Last recorded50,456 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Alto45,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA631 GLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brakes getting low on effort,drivers seat slightly loose,suspension components+sills+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension bushes wearing

rear tyres perishing,oil leaks,

Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake effort getting low,rear brakes slight uneven

drivers seat slightly loose,offside rear tyre perishing,offside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

suspension components+sills corroding,suspension bushes wearing,exhaust corroded/slight leaks,oil leaks,

Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspension bushes wearing,offside rear wheel bearing slight noise,sills corroding,rear brakes slight uneven

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,111 miles

o/s outer sill corroding

rear silencer slight leak

suspension bushes perishing

wear in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perishing,slight play in steering,oil leaks

suspension components+sills+chassis members corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2015 49,958 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perishing,slight play in steering,oil leaks

suspension components+sills+chassis members corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components+sills+chassis members corroding,oil leaks,nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy,exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,241 miles

slight play in steering,suspension components+chassis members+sills corroding,oil leaks,

Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,241 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering,suspension components+chassis members+sills corroding,oil leaks,

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,404 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

oil leaks

slight play in steering,

Fail 30 Aug 2012 48,387 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

oil leaks

slight play in steering,

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long handbrake travel

oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long handbrake travel,oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long handbrake travel

Fail 4 Sep 2008 45,080 miles

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

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

front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,080 miles

front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,106 miles

advise at previous test

Fail 23 Aug 2007 44,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate cracked, offside front tyre wearing on edges,offside front road wheel slight damaged,nearside front tyre wearing on edges+sidewall perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,971 miles

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

brake warning light staying on

rust in rear of both sills

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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A631 GLX is a 1983 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A631 GLX, 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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What year was A631 GLX registered?

A631 GLX is a 1983 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 November 1983.

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