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Y797 RTR

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,318 mi
Last recorded90,318 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 RTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 90,318 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 90,318 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,568 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,622 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,115 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,021 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 82,010 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 73,132 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 73,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,460 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,418 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,918 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust started to corrode.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,138 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 30,220 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,309 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,054 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 18,756 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,121 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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Y797 RTR is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y797 RTR, 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 Y797 RTR registered?

Y797 RTR is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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