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W242 RNP

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,548 mi
Last recorded33,548 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 RNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 33,548 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 33,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,941 miles

offside front tyre (145-70-13) wearing on inside

Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,930 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre (145-70-13) wearing on inside

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,271 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,006 miles

advise both rear tyres perishing on sidewall

advise brake pips corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,115 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,573 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,750 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,636 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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W242 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W242 RNP, 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 W242 RNP registered?

W242 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W242 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 RNP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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