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E789 MSF

1988 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,908 mi
Last recorded30,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE789 MSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 30,908 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brakes binding

Pass 26 May 2006 30,631 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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E789 MSF is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 E789 MSF, 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 E789 MSF registered?

E789 MSF is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E789 MSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E789 MSF 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.

Does E789 MSF have outstanding finance?

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