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D357 VVV

1986 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,039 mi
Last recorded29,039 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Alto45,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD357 VVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2012 29,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,258 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Apr 2010 26,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 20,144 miles

under vehicle rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2009 20,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,759 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 4,468 miles

windscreen cracked in near side front top corner

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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D357 VVV is a 1986 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 D357 VVV, 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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D357 VVV is a 1986 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 July 1986.

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