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F74 RWS

1989 Suzuki Alto

Beige Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,111 mi
Last recorded69,111 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF74 RWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 69,111 miles

Both front shocks top bearings rough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 69,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Both front shocks top bearings rough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,031 miles

Both front shock absorbers top bearings rough

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 65,031 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front shock absorbers top bearings rough

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,167 miles

Both front shock absorbers top bearings rough

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 58,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front shock absorbers top bearings rough

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,231 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 54,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 53,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 53,771 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2013 53,452 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 53,234 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 53,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2011 52,992 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 52,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 52,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 52,668 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 52,620 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 52,233 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 May 2007 52,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2006 51,475 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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F74 RWS is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in Beige with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F74 RWS, 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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F74 RWS is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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