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E665 MRE

1988 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,735 mi
Last recorded81,735 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE665 MRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes run through car

rear o/s/ brake slightly binding on

Fail 23 Jul 2010 80,759 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/rear socker shroud corroded

o/s/r brake noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,759 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/rear socker shroud corroded

o/s/r brake noisey

Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,963 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 79,963 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,875 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,388 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 79,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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E665 MRE is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E665 MRE, 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 E665 MRE registered?

E665 MRE is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 May 1988.

Is E665 MRE safe to buy?

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