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F226 JUR

1989 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,402 mi
Last recorded66,402 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF226 JUR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,402 miles

Nearside Front tyre both walls perished

Offside Rear tyre both walls perished

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,897 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch rear section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,566 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch and drivers floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 65,566 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch and drivers floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,299 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,951 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,703 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 64,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,674 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 63,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,098 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 62,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 60,906 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 60,906 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 59,703 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,703 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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F226 JUR is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 49,821 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 F226 JUR, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F226 JUR registered?

F226 JUR is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F226 JUR safe to buy?

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