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P403 DCJ

1997 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,723 mi
Last recorded50,723 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 DCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,723 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,857 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,959 miles

o/s/r back plate slightly damp

Fail 14 Sep 2015 47,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough rack (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r back plate slightly damp

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 45,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,696 miles

n/s/r foot and handbrake low reading

Fail 9 Sep 2011 82,696 miles

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

n/s/r foot and handbrake low reading

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,424 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,617 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,359 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 39,353 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,563 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 37,563 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,771 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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P403 DCJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P403 DCJ, 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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P403 DCJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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