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E523 PRU

1988 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,890 mi
Last recorded35,890 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE523 PRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,890 miles

N/S/F INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER SPLIT

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,106 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,943 miles

osf side light lens craked

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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E523 PRU is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E523 PRU, 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 E523 PRU registered?

E523 PRU is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is E523 PRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E523 PRU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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