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E50 SGL

1988 Suzuki Alto

Beige Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,198 mi
Last recorded48,198 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 SGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,198 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2006 40,755 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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E50 SGL is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Beige with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E50 SGL, 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

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What year was E50 SGL registered?

E50 SGL is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E50 SGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E50 SGL shows 5 tests 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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