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P104 DSA

1997 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,918 mi
Last recorded45,918 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 DSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2009 45,918 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres getting low,front n/plate slight damage,some corrision on brake pipes,some corrision on front brake hose furrels o/s and n/s

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,918 miles

front tyres getting low,front n/plate slight damage,some corrision on brake pipes,some corrision on front brake hose furrels o/s and n/s

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,885 miles

rear brake hoses have slight corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2007 40,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,423 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,087 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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P104 DSA is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 48,682 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 P104 DSA, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P104 DSA registered?

P104 DSA is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P104 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 DSA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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