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E940 DPP

1988 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,430 mi
Last recorded53,430 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE940 DPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2006 53,430 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 53,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

battery insecure

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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E940 DPP is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E940 DPP, 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

How do I check the history of E940 DPP?

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What year was E940 DPP registered?

E940 DPP is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E940 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E940 DPP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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