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W398 AOR

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

23,576 mi
Last recorded23,576 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 AOR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 23,576 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 23,576 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 15,262 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 15,012 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 3,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 93,917 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 93,917 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 86,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 86,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 82,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 77,196 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 77,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,520 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 61,520 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 51,090 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 51,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W398 AOR is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W398 AOR, 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 W398 AOR registered?

W398 AOR is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W398 AOR safe to buy?

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