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E242 AGF

1988 Suzuki Alto

Beige Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,753 mi
Last recorded37,753 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 AGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,753 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 37,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,413 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,555 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,555 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,928 miles

both rear tyres cracked on side walls need replacing

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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E242 AGF is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Beige with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,394 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 E242 AGF, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E242 AGF?

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What year was E242 AGF registered?

E242 AGF is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is E242 AGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 AGF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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