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W798 JVV

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 JVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2015 73,850 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 73,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,332 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,332 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,553 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2009 68,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 64,649 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,314 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 61,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,895 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

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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W798 JVV 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 60%.

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 W798 JVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W798 JVV registered?

W798 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W798 JVV safe to buy?

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