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W861 DWR

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,570 mi
Last recorded44,570 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 DWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,570 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,570 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 38,996 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 38,996 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 36,732 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,994 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 32,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 29,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 29,627 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 27,144 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 27,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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W861 DWR is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W861 DWR, 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 W861 DWR registered?

W861 DWR is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W861 DWR safe to buy?

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