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P203 VUY

1997 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,482 mi
Last recorded53,482 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 VUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2008 53,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,059 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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P203 VUY is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P203 VUY, 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

How do I check the history of P203 VUY?

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What year was P203 VUY registered?

P203 VUY is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P203 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 VUY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P203 VUY have outstanding finance?

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