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BGW 665Y

1983 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,472 mi
Last recorded28,472 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Alto45,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGW 665Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2008 28,472 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake travel

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,472 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake travel

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,615 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise accident damage front

advise nsr tyre slightly mishapen

Fail 4 Jan 2008 27,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise accident damage front

advise nsr tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,084 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,313 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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BGW 665Y is a 1983 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 45,726 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 BGW 665Y, 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 43 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 BGW 665Y registered?

BGW 665Y is a 1983 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 June 1983.

Is BGW 665Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGW 665Y shows 6 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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