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LR51 VNH

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,263 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 92,237 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,790 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 69,790 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,204 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,989 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 34,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,520 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 VNH is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR51 VNH registered?

LR51 VNH is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LR51 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VNH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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