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A764 FRY

1983 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,988 mi
Last recorded42,988 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Alto45,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA764 FRY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 42,988 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and idle (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2021 42,985 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and idle (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2017 42,264 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perrished

Fail 10 Nov 2015 41,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perrished

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,934 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 40,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 40,056 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front bulkhead has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,739 miles

nearside front bulkhead has slight corrosion

nearside rear chassis (underneath wheel arch) has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,862 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside front headlight has a stonechip

slight play steering rack (offside front)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 35,701 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front washer jet not aimed at screen

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside and nearside front brake pipe rusty (between flexy pipes)

parking brake has not much reserve travel left

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,701 miles

nearside front washer jet not aimed at screen

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside and nearside front brake pipe rusty (between flexy pipes)

parking brake has not much reserve travel left

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,380 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,099 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 35,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside steering rack assy has slight play.

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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A764 FRY is a 1983 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A764 FRY, 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 A764 FRY registered?

A764 FRY is a 1983 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 November 1983.

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