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P871 WGJ

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,615 mi
Last recorded13,615 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 WGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 13,615 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

front no plate faded

n/s/f tyre starting to age crack

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 7 May 2008 39,132 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres perrished

front tyres cracking

light scratching front screen

stearing wheel cover fitted

Fail 2 May 2008 39,087 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres perrished

stearing wheel cover fitted

Pass 3 May 2007 34,835 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 34,835 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 30,110 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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P871 WGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P871 WGJ, 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 P871 WGJ registered?

P871 WGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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