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E540 NBK

1988 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,168 mi
Last recorded62,168 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 NBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,168 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in nearside steering arm knuckle

Fail 21 Nov 2005 58,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside steering rack knuckle

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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E540 NBK is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E540 NBK, 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.

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What year was E540 NBK registered?

E540 NBK is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 June 1988.

Is E540 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E540 NBK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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