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C946 COU

1986 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,886 mi
Last recorded75,886 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Alto45,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC946 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2006 75,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

noise from nearside rear brake

offside and nearside scuttle panel corroded and holed

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre perished

slight play in rack

Pass 20 Dec 2005 66,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 66,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C946 COU 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 C946 COU, 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 C946 COU registered?

C946 COU is a 1986 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 May 1986.

Is C946 COU safe to buy?

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