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P257 WDE

1997 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,715 mi
Last recorded44,715 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 WDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,715 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 44,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,380 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,025 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,532 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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P257 WDE is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P257 WDE, 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 P257 WDE registered?

P257 WDE is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P257 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 WDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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