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AEV 143X

1982 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,039 mi
Last recorded81,039 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 Suzuki Alto57,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 143X
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,039 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 79,393 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,651 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,482 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,479 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 68,342 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 68,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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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AEV 143X is a 1982 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 57,251 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 AEV 143X, 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 44 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 AEV 143X registered?

AEV 143X is a 1982 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 January 1982.

Is AEV 143X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEV 143X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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