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P432 XRN

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,500 mi
Last recorded49,500 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 XRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 49,500 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 49,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 39,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,934 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,137 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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P432 XRN is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P432 XRN, 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 P432 XRN registered?

P432 XRN is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P432 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P432 XRN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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