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H579 TPW

1991 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,586 mi
Last recorded74,586 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Alto42,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH579 TPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,586 miles

Both front indicator lenses cracked

Corrosion to offside front door

Damage to rear of vehicle

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front indicator lenses cracked

Corrosion to offside front door

Damage to rear of vehicle

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2007 69,997 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Damage to front

IDLE speed slightly high

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front indicator cracked

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear bumper damaged

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,997 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Damage to front

IDLE speed slightly high

Nearside front indicator cracked

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear bumper damaged

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Dec 2006 64,870 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 64,870 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Both front CV gaiters slightly perished

Cut in nearside front tyre

Front bumper damaged

Nearside front tyre low and in poor condition

Nearside inner CV gaiter split

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2005 60,352 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 60,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

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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H579 TPW is a 1991 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,793 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 H579 TPW, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H579 TPW registered?

H579 TPW is a 1991 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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