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D718 VHC

1987 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Alto48,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD718 VHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 88,882 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 88,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

rear bumpar damaged and slightly loose.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 86,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 83,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 83,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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D718 VHC is a 1987 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D718 VHC, 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 D718 VHC registered?

D718 VHC is a 1987 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 April 1987.

Is D718 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D718 VHC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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