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A986 FAP

1984 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,832 mi
Last recorded69,832 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2005
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Alto32,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA986 FAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,832 miles

No rear view mirror

Fail 13 Dec 2005 69,832 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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A986 FAP is a 1984 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 32,450 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 A986 FAP, 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 42 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 A986 FAP registered?

A986 FAP is a 1984 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 July 1984.

Is A986 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A986 FAP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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