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J797 TBL

1991 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,329 mi
Last recorded38,329 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Alto42,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 TBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,329 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,305 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,473 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 35,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 3,335 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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J797 TBL is a 1991 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J797 TBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J797 TBL registered?

J797 TBL is a 1991 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 September 1991.

Is J797 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J797 TBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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