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V71 ESG

1999 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,204 mi
Last recorded63,204 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 ESG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,204 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,987 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front track control arm mountings (2.4.A.3)

sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,670 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 50,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,472 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 39,472 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 39,430 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front floor corroded both sides

offside front tyre crack/perished/worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,265 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,079 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 26,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 7,255 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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V71 ESG is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 48,752 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 V71 ESG, 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 27 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 V71 ESG registered?

V71 ESG is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V71 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V71 ESG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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