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X98 RJC

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,586 mi
Last recorded66,586 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 RJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,586 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 56,728 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 56,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,734 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 53,734 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight stiffnes to top struts bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,728 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,442 miles

emissions limits just passed

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,664 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,282 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 26,282 miles

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

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

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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X98 RJC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X98 RJC, 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 X98 RJC registered?

X98 RJC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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