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Y988 HHT

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,313 mi
Last recorded74,313 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 HHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 74,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside sill corroded in 3 places

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 74,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside sill corroded in 3 places

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 67,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 67,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 53,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 49,854 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 45,272 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 45,272 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,797 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 27,450 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 27,450 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 23,250 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 23,250 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 14,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,594 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,381 miles

aftermarket alloy wheels fitted, wider than standard wheels.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 10,974 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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Y988 HHT 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 75%.

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 Y988 HHT, 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 Y988 HHT registered?

Y988 HHT is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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