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F787 RYX

1989 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,159 mi
Last recorded56,159 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF787 RYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2008 56,159 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside and nearside steering rack play.

Oil leak

Passenger door mirror glass cracked.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,872 miles

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

floor pan starting to rust

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,706 miles

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

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

engine/transmission oil leaks

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to offside front out rigger/chassis

slight corrosion to offside front scuttle pannel

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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F787 RYX is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F787 RYX, 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 F787 RYX registered?

F787 RYX is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F787 RYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F787 RYX shows 3 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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