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P363 LJH

1997 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 LJH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,281 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 73,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,523 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 69,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,820 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,995 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,026 miles

exhaust system getting corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 53,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust system getting corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jan 2008 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING AT ENDS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,164 miles

play in front top suspension mountings

Fail 6 Feb 2007 38,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

play in front top suspension mountings

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,666 miles

o/s and n/s front lower suspension ball joint gaiters split

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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P363 LJH is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 P363 LJH, 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 P363 LJH registered?

P363 LJH is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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