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Y191 TEH

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,982 mi
Last recorded61,982 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 TEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,982 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 61,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s rear tyre side-wall cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2008 55,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s rear tyre side-wall cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,065 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 45,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 32,237 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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Y191 TEH is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y191 TEH, 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 Y191 TEH registered?

Y191 TEH is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y191 TEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y191 TEH 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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