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C115 LGH

1986 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

64,251 mi
Last recorded64,251 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Alto45,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 LGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,251 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre starting to perrish

Offside Front tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear inner door handle broken

Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,251 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced damp inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre starting to perrish

Offside Front tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear inner door handle broken

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,218 miles

underside generally scaly and light corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2016 64,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underside generally scaly and light corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,131 miles

drivers front tyre starting to perrish and crack

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 17 Jun 2015 64,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,714 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,714 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front thyre cracking on sidewall and tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front thyre cracking on sidewall and tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,366 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 62,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise brake service

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,639 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 61,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 60,574 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 60,571 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2009 59,157 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 59,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

x2 rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 1 May 2008 53,549 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 49,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 47,007 miles

battery insecure

both front strut top mounting split

o/s/r seat belt incomplete

Fail 3 May 2006 47,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

battery insecure

both front strut top mounting split

o/s/r seat belt incomplete

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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C115 LGH is a 1986 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 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 C115 LGH, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C115 LGH is a 1986 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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