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P138 OUM

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,103 mi
Last recorded57,103 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 OUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,103 miles

slight cracks in side wall of both rear tyres

Fail 18 Oct 2016 57,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2016 56,940 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,481 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 53,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,702 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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P138 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P138 OUM, 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 P138 OUM registered?

P138 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P138 OUM safe to buy?

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