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W397 PRF

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,513 mi
Last recorded74,513 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 PRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,513 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,494 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,884 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,445 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,774 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 52,718 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,700 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 48,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,428 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,067 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 28,032 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,032 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

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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W397 PRF is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W397 PRF, 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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W397 PRF is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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