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Y798 TSD

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,647 mi
Last recorded48,647 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 TSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,647 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,802 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,323 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 41,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,451 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,469 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,713 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 TSD is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TSD, 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 Y798 TSD registered?

Y798 TSD is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y798 TSD safe to buy?

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