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X197 JEC

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

59,468 mi
Last recorded59,468 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 JEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 59,468 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking above fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre fuel pipes corroding

n/s and /o/s rear dustsheilds corroding badley

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 59,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,352 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 58,352 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,441 miles

brake pipes corroded, advise replacement.

fuel pipes corroded,advise replacement.

Fail 5 Oct 2013 57,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

brake pipes corroded, advise replacement.

fuel pipes corroded,advise replacement.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 54,215 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,201 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 54,176 miles

brake pipes rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2009 54,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,928 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,340 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 45,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,467 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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X197 JEC 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 52.9%.

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 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 X197 JEC, 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 X197 JEC registered?

X197 JEC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X197 JEC safe to buy?

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