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P878 WGJ

1997 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 WGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis by rear suspension arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 84,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs have rusty surface

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,680 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 83,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,357 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,357 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Fail 3 Oct 2013 80,545 miles

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

nearside headlamp lens has slight misting of water but not dazzles other road users

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,545 miles

nearside headlamp lens has slight misting of water but not dazzles other road users

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,313 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 79,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,486 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 77,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,346 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 71,346 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,760 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 65,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,595 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 58,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,565 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 53,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

clutch worn

Pass 28 Jul 2005 49,102 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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P878 WGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P878 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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P878 WGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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