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D558 BGV

1987 Suzuki Alto

Beige Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,906 mi
Last recorded91,906 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Alto48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD558 BGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,906 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 91,636 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 91,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,034 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 91,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 90,747 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 90,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 90,436 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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D558 BGV is a 1987 Suzuki Alto in Beige with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D558 BGV, 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.

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What year was D558 BGV registered?

D558 BGV is a 1987 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D558 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D558 BGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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