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X278 RGG

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,043 mi
Last recorded64,043 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 RGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,043 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,043 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,994 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 57,988 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 153,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,704 miles

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

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

clucking sound on steering nothing found on test

Fail 24 Mar 2009 49,703 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

clucking sound on steering nothing found on test

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,862 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 44,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X278 RGG is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X278 RGG, 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 X278 RGG registered?

X278 RGG is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X278 RGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X278 RGG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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