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G523 CLC

1989 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,489 mi
Last recorded4,489 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG523 CLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 4,489 miles

Both rear tyres condition poor

N/S/F drive shaft outer joint gaiter clip is slightly loose

Fail 17 Feb 2011 4,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 280 miles

o/s/f suspension arm lower bushes perished

o/s/head lamp pattern marked

slight play and noise n/s/rear hub

windscreen marked

Fail 29 Mar 2010 272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f suspension arm lower bushes perished

o/s/head lamp pattern marked

slight play and noise n/s/rear hub

windscreen marked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 91,747 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS VISION DISTORTED COULD DO WITH NEW GLASS

WINDSCREEN HAS LIGHT SCRAPE MARKS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN

Fail 9 Jan 2009 91,657 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS VISION DISTORTED COULD DO WITH NEW GLASS

WINDSCREEN HAS LIGHT SCRAPE MARKS ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN

Pass 28 Nov 2007 81,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,747 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 75,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 74,994 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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G523 CLC is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G523 CLC, 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 G523 CLC registered?

G523 CLC is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G523 CLC safe to buy?

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