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H873 HFX

1990 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,255 mi
Last recorded52,255 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Alto49,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH873 HFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,255 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 52,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,653 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 47,299 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,510 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 44,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,323 miles

Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

advise rear brakes slight bind ? compensator sticking

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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H873 HFX is a 1990 Suzuki Alto in White with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H873 HFX, 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 H873 HFX registered?

H873 HFX is a 1990 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H873 HFX safe to buy?

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