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P830 PLA

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,325 mi
Last recorded55,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 PLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,325 miles

brake pipes corroded, play in steering. bottom arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,377 miles

cosmeticly repaied

Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,377 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,516 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 38,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,437 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 35,437 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2007 35,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,255 miles

o/s and n/s ball joint rubbers starting to split. suspension parts rusty

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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P830 PLA 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 P830 PLA, 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 P830 PLA registered?

P830 PLA is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P830 PLA safe to buy?

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