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A655 JWL

1983 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,020 mi
Last recorded59,020 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Alto45,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA655 JWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,694 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,653 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 58,653 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,506 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking up

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,368 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,959 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 57,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,118 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,112 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 56,112 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,748 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 53,748 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 50,741 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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A655 JWL is a 1983 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A655 JWL, 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 A655 JWL registered?

A655 JWL is a 1983 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A655 JWL safe to buy?

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