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B679 RPR

1985 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Suzuki Alto34,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB679 RPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,243 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 66,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 64,990 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 64,990 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2005 62,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B679 RPR is a 1985 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 34,216 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 B679 RPR, 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 41 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B679 RPR registered?

B679 RPR is a 1985 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 January 1985.

Is B679 RPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B679 RPR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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