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P170 SRT

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,120 mi
Last recorded37,120 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 SRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 37,120 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 15 May 2008 35,477 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,193 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 33,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres in poor condition

near side front brake pipe cover insecure

near side lower ball joint cover split

Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,925 miles

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

both front lower ball joints covers split

Pass 8 Jul 2005 28,852 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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P170 SRT is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P170 SRT, 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 P170 SRT registered?

P170 SRT is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P170 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 SRT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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