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P484 WYJ

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,748 mi
Last recorded28,748 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 WYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,748 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,534 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,534 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust silencer rattle

Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,558 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF head lamp damaged

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,711 miles

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

offside mirror deteriorated

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2009 21,706 miles

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

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

offside mirror deteriorated

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 21,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,506 miles

(ADVISE) CORROSION TO BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS AND BEAM AXLE ASSEMBLY SOUND AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

(ADVISE)EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED BUT SOUND AND NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

(ADVISE)O/S/R TYRE SCRUBBING ON OUTSIDE EDGE.

(ADVISE)WIPER BLADE RUBBERS STARTING TOO PERISH.

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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P484 WYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P484 WYJ, 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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P484 WYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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