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P947 VGJ

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,425 mi
Last recorded48,425 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 VGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 48,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across beam (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 47,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,458 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 43,436 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear springs corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2013 39,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 38,437 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,677 miles

N/S/F Door Mirror Slighty Cracked

N/S/R Tyre is Perishing

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Door Mirror Slighty Cracked

N/S/R Tyre is Perishing

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,496 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,496 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,123 miles

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

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,933 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 23,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,991 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,196 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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P947 VGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P947 VGJ, 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 P947 VGJ registered?

P947 VGJ is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P947 VGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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