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W239 LAJ

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,963 mi
Last recorded72,963 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 LAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,963 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 72,959 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,458 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 66,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,441 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 57,441 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 48,180 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 48,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,106 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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W239 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W239 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 W239 LAJ registered?

W239 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W239 LAJ safe to buy?

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