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B514 JPL

1984 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,521 mi
Last recorded66,521 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Alto32,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB514 JPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2007 66,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 66,521 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 66,052 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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B514 JPL is a 1984 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B514 JPL, 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 B514 JPL registered?

B514 JPL is a 1984 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 August 1984.

Is B514 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B514 JPL shows 4 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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