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LR51 RZG

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,623 mi
Last recorded71,623 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 RZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/70 r13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 71,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,600 miles

Nearside Rear slight tears

Offside Rear slight tears

Fail 8 Sep 2016 68,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Emissions not tested exhust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear slight tears

Offside Rear slight tears

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,367 miles

both rear tyres have tears on tread

Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,367 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres have tears on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,547 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 55,547 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,582 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,874 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks appearing on inner wall

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,089 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,391 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,349 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 23,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,442 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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LR51 RZG is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,896 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 LR51 RZG, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR51 RZG registered?

LR51 RZG is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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