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P122 NOM

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,873 mi
Last recorded97,873 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 NOM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,873 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 97,608 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,448 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 87,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 77,121 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,621 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 48,621 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P122 NOM 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 60%.

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 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 P122 NOM, 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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P122 NOM is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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