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W397 RAA

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,287 mi
Last recorded28,287 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,409 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,103 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,371 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,213 miles

N/S/R wheel brgs lightly noisy

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,538 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,395 miles

front and rear tyre sidewalls signs of perishing

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 RAA 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 88.9%.

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 RAA, 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 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W397 RAA safe to buy?

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