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D838 VCX

1987 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,118 mi
Last recorded77,118 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Alto48,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 VCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,118 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 77,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 73,184 miles

front tyres 3mm wearing on inside edges

Fail 16 May 2007 73,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres 3mm wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,927 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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D838 VCX is a 1987 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 D838 VCX, 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 D838 VCX registered?

D838 VCX is a 1987 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 February 1987.

Is D838 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D838 VCX 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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