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P258 OBD

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,872 mi
Last recorded94,872 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 OBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 94,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 78,996 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,140 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,629 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 59,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,150 miles

N/s rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,063 miles

N/s rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,846 miles

N/s rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,986 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,915 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,625 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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P258 OBD is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P258 OBD, 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 P258 OBD registered?

P258 OBD is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P258 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 OBD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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