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Y988 RPX

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,730 mi
Last recorded81,730 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 RPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 81,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 81,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 72,790 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,850 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 65,835 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak inoprotive (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear units inoprotive (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged both showing signs of insecurity ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,987 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 54,987 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,517 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,950 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 44,942 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,562 miles

both rear shockers light misting of oil

nearside front seatbelt frayed

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 32,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2011 27,661 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked to side walls

Fail 6 Mar 2011 27,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracked to side walls

Pass 6 Mar 2010 22,331 miles

N/S headlamp misted.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 22,294 miles

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

N/S headlamp misted.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,149 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,800 miles

Nearside front seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 19 May 2006 10,761 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 RPX is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RPX, 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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Y988 RPX is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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