MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W197 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 W197 LAJ, 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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What year was W197 LAJ registered?
W197 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W197 LAJ safe to buy?
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