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P227 EUX

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,303 mi
Last recorded71,303 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 EUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,303 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,258 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 66,258 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,097 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,402 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 52,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,458 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 44,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,658 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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P227 EUX is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P227 EUX, 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 P227 EUX registered?

P227 EUX is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P227 EUX safe to buy?

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