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F842 RRT

1989 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,386 mi
Last recorded17,386 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 RRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 17,386 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 17,386 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 17,382 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 17,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,077 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 17,077 miles

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort both low on performance (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,879 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,456 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 14,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,580 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,820 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,276 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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F842 RRT is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F842 RRT, 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 F842 RRT registered?

F842 RRT is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F842 RRT safe to buy?

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