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F949 RPK

1989 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,808 mi
Last recorded41,808 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF949 RPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 41,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 41,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 39,290 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 39,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Excess corrosion at offside front outer chassis / floor

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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F949 RPK is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F949 RPK, 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 F949 RPK registered?

F949 RPK is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F949 RPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F949 RPK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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