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JBH 909Y

1983 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,379 mi
Last recorded52,379 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2005
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Alto45,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBH 909Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2005 52,379 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 52,351 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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JBH 909Y is a 1983 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 45,726 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 JBH 909Y, 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 43 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 JBH 909Y registered?

JBH 909Y is a 1983 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 April 1983.

Is JBH 909Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBH 909Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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