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F202 HFC

1988 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

63,476 mi
Last recorded63,476 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 HFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,476 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 63,476 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

all front suspension bushes worn/perished

corrosion to both front outer sills/floorpan areas

front brake flexis perished

Fail 25 Oct 2006 55,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f floor has corosion and a small hole out side 30cm of a body mounting.

n/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread.

o/s/r floor has serface corosion,

Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f floor has corosion and a small hole out side 30cm of a body mounting.

n/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread.

o/s/r floor has serface corosion,

Fail 1 Jul 2006 55,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion on nearside floor

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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F202 HFC 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 40%.

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 F202 HFC, 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 F202 HFC registered?

F202 HFC is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 November 1988.

Is F202 HFC safe to buy?

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