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X981 RGE

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,706 mi
Last recorded38,706 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 RGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,706 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 38,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r sills starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre walls perished

Fail 29 Dec 2010 35,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r sills starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre walls perished

Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,594 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,786 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,992 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 29,992 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,280 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2005 26,012 miles

fuel filter corroded

slight blow from exhaust

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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X981 RGE is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X981 RGE, 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 X981 RGE registered?

X981 RGE is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X981 RGE safe to buy?

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