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P231 PNB

1997 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,199 mi
Last recorded50,199 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 PNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,199 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2007 45,868 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads appear low

front to rear brake pipes covered by plastic panels not allowing full inspection

fuel filter corroded

nearside mirror missing

off side headlamp pattern poor

off side sill corroded

rear road springs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,868 miles

front brake pads appear low

front to rear brake pipes covered by plastic panels not allowing full inspection

fuel filter corroded

nearside mirror missing

off side headlamp pattern poor

off side sill corroded

rear road springs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,602 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 41,602 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 33,977 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 33,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

brake fluid low

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

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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P231 PNB is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Green 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 P231 PNB, 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 P231 PNB registered?

P231 PNB is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P231 PNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 PNB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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