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SPL 957X

1982 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,434 mi
Last recorded37,434 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1982 Suzuki Alto57,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 957X
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,434 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres aged

Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,430 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres aged

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,193 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 37,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

radiator leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,066 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 37,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres aged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,745 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 35,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,085 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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SPL 957X 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 63.6%.

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 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 SPL 957X, 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 SPL 957X registered?

SPL 957X is a 1982 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 January 1982.

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The MOT history for SPL 957X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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