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G217 VUV

1990 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,202 mi
Last recorded32,202 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Alto49,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 VUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,202 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 32,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 31,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,707 miles
Fail 27 May 2010

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,944 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 29,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,442 miles

brake pipes pitted and corroded

exhaust centre box corroded and slightly blowing

nail in tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,710 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 27,703 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

altinator belt split

brake pipes pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,897 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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G217 VUV is a 1990 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 G217 VUV, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G217 VUV registered?

G217 VUV is a 1990 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 March 1990.

Is G217 VUV safe to buy?

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