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P312 PRF

1997 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,558 mi
Last recorded81,558 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 PRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,558 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 81,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 75,730 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 75,730 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 59,819 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 56,520 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 56,519 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 53,487 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 53,487 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 50,568 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,543 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2010 47,543 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,705 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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P312 PRF is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P312 PRF, 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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P312 PRF is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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