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P833 WUA

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,859 mi
Last recorded25,859 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 WUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,859 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jan 2012 25,859 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,060 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 22,060 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,277 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,369 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,945 miles

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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P833 WUA is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P833 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 P833 WUA registered?

P833 WUA is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P833 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 WUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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