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J972 MLK

1992 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,433 mi
Last recorded82,433 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Alto48,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 MLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 82,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front flasher lens cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2007 82,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front flasher lens cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,183 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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J972 MLK is a 1992 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 48,816 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 J972 MLK, 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 34 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 J972 MLK registered?

J972 MLK is a 1992 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J972 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J972 MLK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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