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E98 BVO

1988 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,252 mi
Last recorded60,252 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE98 BVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2011 60,252 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

water pump leaking! Drive shaft oil leak n/s

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,906 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,037 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,095 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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E98 BVO is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E98 BVO, 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 E98 BVO registered?

E98 BVO is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E98 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E98 BVO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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