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P34 DFP

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,643 mi
Last recorded68,643 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 DFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,643 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,242 miles

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

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

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,184 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 61,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,958 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,551 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,666 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,207 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 49,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,750 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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P34 DFP is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P34 DFP, 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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P34 DFP is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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