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P107 TVS

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,801 mi
Last recorded67,801 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 TVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general under vehicle corrosion

rear number plate cracked

some corrosion to metal brake pipes at os rear and across rear axle

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general under vehicle corrosion

rear number plate cracked

some corrosion to metal brake pipes at os rear and across rear axle

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

os rear wheel bearing noisy

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,331 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

slight noise from ns rear wheel bearing

windscreen chipped in ns swept area less than 40 mm diameter

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,331 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

slight noise from ns rear wheel bearing

windscreen chipped in ns swept area less than 40 mm diameter

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,486 miles

slight noise from ns rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,351 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 41,371 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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P107 TVS is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P107 TVS, 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.

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What year was P107 TVS registered?

P107 TVS is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P107 TVS safe to buy?

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