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W741 OCC

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,496 mi
Last recorded64,496 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 OCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,496 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 64,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,138 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 52,138 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 38,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 38,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,147 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 33,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,951 miles

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

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

n/s front and n/s rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,748 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 24,916 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 22,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,914 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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W741 OCC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W741 OCC, 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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W741 OCC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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