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G917 HKW

1989 Suzuki Alto

Beige Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,252 mi
Last recorded69,252 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Alto49,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG917 HKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 69,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/nearside driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,025 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,989 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,814 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,698 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

cracking to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,698 miles

cracking to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,119 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 65,516 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,516 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 65,452 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 65,205 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 65,155 miles

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

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

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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G917 HKW is a 1989 Suzuki Alto in Beige with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G917 HKW, 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 G917 HKW registered?

G917 HKW is a 1989 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G917 HKW safe to buy?

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