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GDM 983X

1982 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,101 mi
Last recorded70,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Suzuki Alto57,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDM 983X
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 66,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,098 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both front on rear leaf springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside suspension arm ball joint boot slight split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 66,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor near inner sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear near leaf spring marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both front on rear leaf springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside suspension arm ball joint boot slight split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both front on spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 65,739 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both front on spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,263 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,987 miles

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,396 miles

engine oil leaks

rear sills corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,396 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

rear sills corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,681 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r inner arch slightly corroded

n/s/r outer-sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Aug 2012 62,006 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,246 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,053 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,251 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,850 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 55,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,978 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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GDM 983X is a 1982 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GDM 983X, 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.

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What year was GDM 983X registered?

GDM 983X is a 1982 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is GDM 983X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDM 983X shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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