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Y747 NLU

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,437 mi
Last recorded40,437 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 NLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,437 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 40,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,755 miles

Near side screen wash not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 37,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Near side screen wash not working

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 29,914 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 29,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,820 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,092 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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Y747 NLU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y747 NLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y747 NLU registered?

Y747 NLU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y747 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y747 NLU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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