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P863 UAE

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,739 mi
Last recorded76,739 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 UAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cooling system leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cooling system leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,275 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2017 75,275 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear trailing arm rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,696 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear trailing arm very rusty

steering wheel cover in my opinion is dangerous and should be removed

Fail 27 Jan 2016 69,696 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear trailing arm very rusty

steering wheel cover in my opinion is dangerous and should be removed

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,551 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,434 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,746 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 48,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 48,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,489 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 30,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,691 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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P863 UAE is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P863 UAE, 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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P863 UAE is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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