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BLZ 6107

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,545 mi
Last recorded107,545 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 6107
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 95,895 miles

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

both number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 28 May 2010 95,895 miles

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

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

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 27 May 2009 84,557 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 80,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front number number plate backing started to come off

parking brake high travel

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number number plate backing started to come off

parking brake high travel

Pass 10 May 2007 67,665 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

all brake pipes beginning to corrode

h/brake lever near to end of travel

suspension / chassis rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2007 67,662 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

h/brake lever is near to its end of travel

How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,268
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
19,839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,948
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,415
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,883
position lamp(s) not working 2,980
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BLZ 6107 is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 79,682 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 Baleno fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 8,948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLZ 6107, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Baleno typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLZ 6107 registered?

BLZ 6107 is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BLZ 6107 safe to buy?

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