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J89 FOU

1991 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

61,116 mi
Last recorded61,116 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Alto42,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ89 FOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,116 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 61,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 61,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 54,024 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 54,024 miles

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

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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J89 FOU 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 40%.

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 J89 FOU, 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 J89 FOU registered?

J89 FOU is a 1991 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 September 1991.

Is J89 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J89 FOU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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