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E917 HDL

1988 Suzuki Alto

Beige Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,323 mi
Last recorded8,323 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE917 HDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 8,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (2.4.A.3)

all 4 rear leaf spring bushes perishing

both front bottom arm bushes perishing

o/s/f inner wing area under battery tray rusting

Fail 27 Oct 2015 8,321 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area top shox mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (2.4.A.3)

all 4 rear leaf spring bushes perishing

both front bottom arm bushes perishing

o/s/f inner wing area under battery tray rusting

Pass 4 Nov 2014 5,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both outer sills/floors have been welded and patched but still look weak/rusting in places

Pass 23 Oct 2013 2,815 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both outer sills and sill lips and floors rusting both sides

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,853 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,921 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 92,904 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,450 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 87,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer sills and sill lips rusting and o/s/f floor rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2008 87,376 miles

both outer sills and sill lips rusting and o/s/f floor rusting

Pass 29 Oct 2007 83,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 80,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E917 HDL is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Beige with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E917 HDL, 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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E917 HDL is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 May 1988.

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