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G541 MGP

1989 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,155 mi
Last recorded56,155 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG541 MGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 56,155 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 56,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 56,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,379 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 55,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,369 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,015 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,558 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 51,558 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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G541 MGP is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G541 MGP, 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 G541 MGP registered?

G541 MGP is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 December 1989.

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