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BLZ 7811

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,343 mi
Last recorded157,343 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 7811
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 157,343 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 157,343 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 154,786 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 154,786 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 146,351 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 146,351 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 140,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 140,625 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 129,780 miles

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 7811 is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 7811, 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 7811 registered?

BLZ 7811 is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BLZ 7811 safe to buy?

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