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X247 NJN

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,506 mi
Last recorded55,506 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 NJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,506 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED ALL ALONG AND GETTING THIN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE AND SLIGHT CUTS ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED ALL ALONG AND GETTING THIN

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

Pass 15 May 2013 53,570 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 53,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012
Fail 24 Apr 2012

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 37,422 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 37,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 37,374 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 36,846 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 36,845 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 36,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,676 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,828 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

front brakes a little out of balance

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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X247 NJN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,896 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 X247 NJN, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X247 NJN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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