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F510 OFA

1988 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,980 mi
Last recorded42,980 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF510 OFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 42,980 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s wiper blade deteriated

Pass 18 May 2010 42,763 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 May 2010 42,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 May 2009 40,409 miles

advise front cross member slightly corroded

advise slight play in n/s front rack and track rod end

Fail 24 Apr 2009 40,408 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/f crossmember slightly corroded

advise slight play in n/s/f track rod + rack end

Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,294 miles

corrosion started on vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,161 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 40,161 miles

Nearside 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)

corrosion started on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2005 40,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear sills starting to corrode

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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F510 OFA is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F510 OFA, 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 F510 OFA registered?

F510 OFA is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F510 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F510 OFA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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