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D117 KWU

1987 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,322 mi
Last recorded54,322 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Alto48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD117 KWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,322 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 54,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 52,648 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 52,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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D117 KWU is a 1987 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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 D117 KWU, 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 39 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 D117 KWU registered?

D117 KWU is a 1987 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D117 KWU safe to buy?

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