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P873 WGJ

1997 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,607 mi
Last recorded78,607 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 WGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise play in nearside rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,410 miles

slight play in n/s rack arm

balljoint dust covers split

Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,594 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyre walls cracking

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2005 47,594 miles

slight play in steering rack

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyre walls cracking

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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P873 WGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P873 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P873 WGJ registered?

P873 WGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P873 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 WGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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