MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
rear brake slightly uneven
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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