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A979 BYJ

1983 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,822 mi
Last recorded30,822 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2005
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Alto45,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 BYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2005 30,822 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 30,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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A979 BYJ is a 1983 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A979 BYJ, 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

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What year was A979 BYJ registered?

A979 BYJ is a 1983 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 1983.

Is A979 BYJ safe to buy?

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