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B867 VOW

1985 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,714 mi
Last recorded67,714 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Suzuki Alto34,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB867 VOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,714 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 67,661 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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B867 VOW is a 1985 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B867 VOW, 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 B867 VOW registered?

B867 VOW is a 1985 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B867 VOW safe to buy?

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