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RRX 55Y

1982 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1982 Suzuki Alto57,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 55Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,663 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 85,663 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion to underside and components

heavy rust bulkhead area /heavy rust os track control arm /movement in wiper linkage /heavy rust centre exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,303 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 85,303 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 84,914 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 84,914 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

heavy rust track control arms

nsf tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2006 84,349 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 84,349 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

heavy rust to osf track control arm /perishing to tyres

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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RRX 55Y is a 1982 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RRX 55Y, 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 RRX 55Y registered?

RRX 55Y is a 1982 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is RRX 55Y safe to buy?

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