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P51 HAK

1997 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 HAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,477 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,484 miles

145/70r13

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parts of chassis,floor and sills corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 80,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

145/70r13

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parts of chassis,floor and sills corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake efficiency 51%

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer sill surface corroded

slight exhaust leak centre joint

Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,883 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer sill surface corroded

slight exhaust leak centre joint

Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 77,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

145/70/13

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre heavily perrished on sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,507 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner wings suface corroded

offside outer sill surface corroded

rear fuel pipes surface corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2012 75,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear inner wings suface corroded

offside outer sill surface corroded

rear fuel pipes surface corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,253 miles

Play in steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2011 73,253 miles

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,926 miles

Slight play steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,272 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play o/s steering

Fail 2 Feb 2009 68,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play o/s steering

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,822 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 61,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,166 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 57,923 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 57,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P51 HAK is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P51 HAK, 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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P51 HAK is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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