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P504 WAG

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,709 mi
Last recorded24,709 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 WAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,709 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,422 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 33,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,610 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,849 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 32,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,804 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 30,382 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 30,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P504 WAG is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P504 WAG, 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 P504 WAG registered?

P504 WAG is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P504 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 WAG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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