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B43 VWS

1984 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,027 mi
Last recorded21,027 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Alto32,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB43 VWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,027 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 21,026 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven

Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,870 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,429 miles

engine leaking oil

transmission sump leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,039 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 20,027 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 19,626 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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B43 VWS is a 1984 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B43 VWS, 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 B43 VWS registered?

B43 VWS is a 1984 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 September 1984.

Is B43 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B43 VWS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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