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C601 WLS

1986 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,342 mi
Last recorded44,342 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Alto45,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC601 WLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 43,523 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 43,197 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 43,173 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 43,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,073 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,978 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 42,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion on rear of n/s inner wheelarch but considered excessive

Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,734 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,717 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,644 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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C601 WLS is a 1986 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C601 WLS, 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 C601 WLS registered?

C601 WLS is a 1986 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C601 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C601 WLS shows 12 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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