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F489 DYG

1989 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,354 mi
Last recorded49,354 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 DYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,262 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,415 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,576 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 20 May 2010 31,532 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 31,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 31,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,303 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,098 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 31,098 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 31,074 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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F489 DYG is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 F489 DYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F489 DYG?

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What year was F489 DYG registered?

F489 DYG is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F489 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F489 DYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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