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C494 OAL

1986 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,027 mi
Last recorded25,027 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Alto45,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC494 OAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 25,027 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 25,027 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 25,023 miles

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

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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C494 OAL is a 1986 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C494 OAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C494 OAL registered?

C494 OAL is a 1986 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 January 1986.

Is C494 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C494 OAL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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