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P274 FPM

1997 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,491 mi
Last recorded44,491 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 FPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,491 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Battery insecure

Nsr brake appklication slightly uneven

Nsr brake back plate slightly damp/bled brakes?

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

Osr wheel has manual bind

Fail 7 Aug 2012 44,491 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Battery insecure

Nsr brake appklication slightly uneven

Nsr brake back plate slightly damp/bled brakes?

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Osr wheel has manual bind

Fail 12 Jun 2012 44,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise exhaust system in poor condition

advise front number plate cracked

advise front pads brake discs poor condition

advise front track control arms corroded

advise metal fuel pipes corroded

advise nsr lens cracked

advise rear trailing arms corroded

excessive under body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,822 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2008 18,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,098 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,967 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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P274 FPM 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 P274 FPM, 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 P274 FPM registered?

P274 FPM is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P274 FPM safe to buy?

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