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Y139 LGW

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,923 mi
Last recorded72,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 LGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 72,923 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 72,923 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,354 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,498 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,256 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 43,246 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

brake pipes starting to corread

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

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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Y139 LGW is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,896 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 Y139 LGW, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y139 LGW registered?

Y139 LGW is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y139 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y139 LGW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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