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C269 OAV

1986 Suzuki Alto

Bronze Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,890 mi
Last recorded34,890 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2005
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Alto45,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC269 OAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2005 34,890 miles

all advises as per earlier test exept offside front tyre(was spare)perished & slight sidewall damage - advise replaced. spare tyre now defective-do not use.

Fail 9 Jun 2005 34,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front to rear brake pipes corroded-advise replaced

nearside driveshaft inner boot split

oil leak

running very lean

sixth & ninth chassis no characters different to those as registered.should be b not 8 & s not 5

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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C269 OAV is a 1986 Suzuki Alto in Bronze with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C269 OAV, 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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What year was C269 OAV registered?

C269 OAV is a 1986 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C269 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C269 OAV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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