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V398 ENC

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 ENC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cat rattling.

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to front to rear, and n/s/r brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,431 miles

pinhole in o/s cv boot

rear brake flexi hose shows signs of slight chaffing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 56,467 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

leak from front exhaust section, repaired prior to test.

pinhole in o/s cv boot?

Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,336 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,959 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 49,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,903 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,645 miles

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

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

front no plate detiorated

offside front brake bind

Fail 27 Sep 2006 48,645 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front no plate detiorated

offside front brake bind

Pass 22 Oct 2005 47,844 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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V398 ENC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 46,196 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 V398 ENC, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V398 ENC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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