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C445 VLA

1986 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,798 mi
Last recorded43,798 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Alto45,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC445 VLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 43,798 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 43,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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C445 VLA is a 1986 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 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 C445 VLA, 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 C445 VLA registered?

C445 VLA is a 1986 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C445 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C445 VLA 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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