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X988 ERA

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,289 mi
Last recorded26,289 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 ERA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,289 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 26,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded rear transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 22,284 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 22,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after catt (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 15,848 miles

child seat fitted

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 12,527 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2013 8,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 8,253 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 7,979 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 7,733 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 7,395 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 7,108 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 6,631 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 6,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 6,000 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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X988 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X988 ERA, 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 X988 ERA registered?

X988 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 December 2000.

Is X988 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 ERA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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