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DJX 280Y

1983 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,661 mi
Last recorded40,661 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2005
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Alto45,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJX 280Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2005 40,661 miles

both outer sills to floor pans and rear wheel arches corroding

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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DJX 280Y is a 1983 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 45,726 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 DJX 280Y, 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 43 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 DJX 280Y registered?

DJX 280Y is a 1983 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is DJX 280Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJX 280Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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