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E168 HPO

1987 Suzuki Alto

Beige Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,589 mi
Last recorded30,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Alto48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 HPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2009 30,589 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 30,589 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,409 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 29,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 23,954 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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E168 HPO is a 1987 Suzuki Alto in Beige 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 E168 HPO, 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 E168 HPO registered?

E168 HPO is a 1987 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E168 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E168 HPO 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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