MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
damage to nearside front of vehicle
exhaust downpipe corroded
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
handbrake travel high
horn weak
small blow from centre exhaust joint
damage to nearside front of vehicle
exhaust downpipe corroded
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
handbrake travel high
horn weak
small blow from centre exhaust joint
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P498 FEC is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P498 FEC, 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 P498 FEC registered?
P498 FEC is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 May 1997.
Is P498 FEC safe to buy?
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