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D897 HUC

1987 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,975 mi
Last recorded37,975 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Alto48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD897 HUC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,975 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking with age.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking with age.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,945 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,507 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,767 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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D897 HUC is a 1987 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D897 HUC, 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 D897 HUC registered?

D897 HUC is a 1987 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D897 HUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D897 HUC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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