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D40 PMW

1986 Suzuki Alto

Beige Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,978 mi
Last recorded29,978 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Alto45,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 PMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,978 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet unblocked for test

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,473 miles

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

front and rear no: plates slight fading of letters

surface corrosion on various rear b/pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,598 miles

front half of exhaust system rusty esp mounting bracket

n/s wiper split

Fail 11 Sep 2007 26,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

surface corrosion at o/s/f lower suspension mount

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,714 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

surface corrosion at o/s/f lower suspension mount

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,753 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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D40 PMW is a 1986 Suzuki Alto in Beige with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D40 PMW, 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 D40 PMW registered?

D40 PMW is a 1986 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 October 1986.

Is D40 PMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D40 PMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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