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B778 GSF

1984 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,000 mi
Last recorded25,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Alto32,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB778 GSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 24,999 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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 1 May 2007 20,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B778 GSF is a 1984 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B778 GSF, 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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What year was B778 GSF registered?

B778 GSF is a 1984 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B778 GSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B778 GSF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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