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YR51 TUJ

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,385 mi
Last recorded56,385 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 TUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,385 miles

o/s & n/s rear inner arches are holed & corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 56,380 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s & n/s rear inner arches are holed & corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,134 miles

n/s front tyre perished

Fail 17 Jul 2008 54,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,942 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 50,942 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 40,561 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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YR51 TUJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR51 TUJ, 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 YR51 TUJ registered?

YR51 TUJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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