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B49 MBJ

1984 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,435 mi
Last recorded53,435 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Alto32,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB49 MBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,435 miles

Brake pipes have protective coating.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight dampness o/s/r brake backplate.

Slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 53,432 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipes have protective coating.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight dampness o/s/r brake backplate.

Slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,196 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Aug 2009 53,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,714 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 52,689 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 51,720 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front door bottom corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,810 miles

offside rear foot and hand brake slightly low than nearside.

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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B49 MBJ is a 1984 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B49 MBJ, 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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B49 MBJ is a 1984 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 September 1984.

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