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X997 ERA

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,063 mi
Last recorded54,063 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 ERA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,063 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 54,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,873 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,849 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,076 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 46,045 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

off side front tyre slight brake bind

Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,211 miles

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

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

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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X997 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X997 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 X997 ERA registered?

X997 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X997 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 ERA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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