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Y798 DRA

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,670 mi
Last recorded76,670 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 DRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,329 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,378 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,371 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,026 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 51,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,844 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes are rusty.

rear wiper is worn.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,221 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,726 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 40,726 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,025 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,094 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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Y798 DRA is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y798 DRA, 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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Y798 DRA is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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