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E482 DPG

1987 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,291 mi
Last recorded50,291 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Alto48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 DPG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 50,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in lower arm perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush, cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at it's connection with flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in lower arm perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at it's connection with flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 50,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at it's connection with flexi pipe ferule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at it's connection with flexi pipe ferule (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 50,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at it's attachment with lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe by it's joint with rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at it's attachment with lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe by it's joint with rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front mounting bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 49,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front mounting bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 49,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 49,162 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 48,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

osf seal has a hole

Pass 21 May 2013 48,426 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

osf seal has a hole

Pass 15 May 2012 47,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,161 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 May 2010 46,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 May 2010 46,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2009 45,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,240 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,593 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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E482 DPG is a 1987 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E482 DPG, 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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E482 DPG is a 1987 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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