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P225 SPW

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,918 mi
Last recorded76,918 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 SPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,918 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/ & o/s outer sills corroded & getting weak.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 76,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/ & o/s outer sills corroded & getting weak.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,652 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

crack in windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2008 70,652 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front inner wing shield loose

screen cracked on edge of swept area

Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,890 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front inner wing sheild loose

screen cracked on edge of swept area

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,600 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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P225 SPW is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P225 SPW, 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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P225 SPW is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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