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F837 KNA

1989 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,476 mi
Last recorded38,476 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF837 KNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 38,476 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 38,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2009 38,681 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2009 38,681 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,610 miles

all 4 tyre wall's cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,578 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 18 May 2006 38,564 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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F837 KNA is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F837 KNA, 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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What year was F837 KNA registered?

F837 KNA is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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