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P942 SCV

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,094 mi
Last recorded71,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 SCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,094 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 64,063 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 64,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,887 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 59,887 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,931 miles

rear brake slightly uneven

Fail 26 Jun 2006 51,898 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2006 51,875 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brakes slightly low effort

wiper blades smeary

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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P942 SCV is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P942 SCV, 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 P942 SCV registered?

P942 SCV is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P942 SCV safe to buy?

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