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C918 AOS

1986 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,121 mi
Last recorded48,121 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Alto45,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 AOS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,121 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 48,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,883 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 28,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 14,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 13,674 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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C918 AOS is a 1986 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C918 AOS, 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 C918 AOS registered?

C918 AOS is a 1986 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C918 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C918 AOS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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