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P918 TGT

1997 Suzuki Alto

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,212 mi
Last recorded40,212 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 TGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,212 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,028 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 38,028 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,596 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 34,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,185 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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P918 TGT is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Purple 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 P918 TGT, 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 P918 TGT registered?

P918 TGT is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P918 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P918 TGT 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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