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B292 WTM

1984 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,006 mi
Last recorded63,006 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Alto32,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB292 WTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,006 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Side & Indicator Light Damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mount worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,994 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror missing

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror missing

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,367 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 49,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 32,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 32,098 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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls

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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B292 WTM is a 1984 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B292 WTM, 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.

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B292 WTM is a 1984 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 November 1984.

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