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P828 WUA

1997 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,145 mi
Last recorded69,145 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 WUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 69,145 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 69,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,187 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 61,187 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P828 WUA is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P828 WUA, 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 P828 WUA registered?

P828 WUA is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P828 WUA safe to buy?

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