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P971 SYE

1997 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,535 mi
Last recorded35,535 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 SYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 35,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,796 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 34,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 33,891 miles

slight fluctuation on near side front brakes

Pass 12 May 2011 33,023 miles

near side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 14 May 2010 32,180 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,647 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 30,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 30,045 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 30,039 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 29,285 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,508 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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P971 SYE is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P971 SYE, 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 P971 SYE registered?

P971 SYE is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P971 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P971 SYE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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