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P240 PNB

1997 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,868 mi
Last recorded86,868 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 PNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2012 86,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake pipe getting corroded

this vehicle is severley corroded and in my opinion very dangerous to drive..

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,445 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 78,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes covered limiting inspection

fuel pipes deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased limiting inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,053 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,784 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 50,784 miles

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

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

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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P240 PNB is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P240 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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P240 PNB is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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