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P442 TNV

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,965 mi
Last recorded79,965 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 TNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,961 miles

f/number plate deteriated

various suspension bushes cracked and worn

Pass 29 May 2008 65,071 miles

Front nomber plate slight damaged

Fail 27 May 2008 65,071 miles

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

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

Front nomber plate slight damaged

Pass 30 May 2007 61,498 miles

Front nomber plate slight damaged

Left hand front tyre on limet and worn on outer edge early attension adviced

Pass 19 May 2006 56,833 miles

Left hand front tyre scuffed on wall and close to limet

Slight play in column u/j

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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P442 TNV 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 83.3%.

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 P442 TNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P442 TNV registered?

P442 TNV is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P442 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 TNV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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