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F70 YLJ

1989 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,310 mi
Last recorded88,310 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF70 YLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 88,310 miles

brake fluid level very low

brake warning light on

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r floor pan

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads very thin on limit

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2006 88,304 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r floor pan

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads very thin on limit

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

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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F70 YLJ is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F70 YLJ, 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

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What year was F70 YLJ registered?

F70 YLJ is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F70 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F70 YLJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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