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P876 WGJ

1997 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 WGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 84,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,921 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 68,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 66,610 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,131 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 63,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P876 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 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 P876 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 P876 WGJ registered?

P876 WGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P876 WGJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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