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P216 LYC

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

62,952 mi
Last recorded62,952 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 LYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,952 miles

damage to offside rear inner wheel rim bead

offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

damage to offside rear inner wheel rim bead

offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,949 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre outer edge worn offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight cracking around offside rear tyre sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,949 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre outer edge worn offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight cracking around offside rear tyre sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,838 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 56,838 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,966 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 52,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 43,464 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,739 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 29,739 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 21,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,770 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 21,430 miles

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

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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P216 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P216 LYC, 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

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What year was P216 LYC registered?

P216 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P216 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 LYC shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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