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Y936 YRP

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,733 mi
Last recorded65,733 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 YRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,733 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 65,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from junction connecter to N/S R brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to N/S rear inner sill

Corrosion to O/S rear outer sill

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front , os front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 62,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front , os front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,357 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 59,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 55,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,076 miles

slight bind felt at the offside rear brake

Fail 10 Aug 2017 52,072 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively tight sticking (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,463 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 41,539 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 41,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,144 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,857 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 39,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,364 miles

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,180 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,223 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,234 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 29 May 2007 24,251 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 19,452 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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Y936 YRP is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y936 YRP, 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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Y936 YRP is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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