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F394 MCD

1989 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,593 mi
Last recorded50,593 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF394 MCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 50,593 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 50,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,790 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 43,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 41,183 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 41,181 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,240 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 35,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,432 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 24,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,657 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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F394 MCD is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F394 MCD, 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 F394 MCD registered?

F394 MCD is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F394 MCD safe to buy?

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