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P229 UGJ

1997 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,648 mi
Last recorded69,648 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 UGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,648 miles

noiesy engine

Fail 18 Dec 2012 69,646 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

noiesy engine

Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,288 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch worn and slipping

front windscreen cracked outside swept area offside bottom corner

Fail 22 Dec 2011 68,287 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch worn and slipping

front windscreen cracked outside swept area offside bottom corner

noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,561 miles

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

surface cracks in offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 26 Nov 2010 66,560 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

surface cracks in offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,322 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 61,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 58,899 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall worn and slightly damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2007 58,899 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall worn and slightly damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,931 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 55,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P229 UGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P229 UGJ, 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 P229 UGJ registered?

P229 UGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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