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N178 VTH

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,823 mi
Last recorded108,823 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 VTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,823 miles

rear tyres started to perish and crack

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,748 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)

baffles loose in rear silencer

hand brake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2009 101,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 98,623 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 94,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2006 89,426 miles

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

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

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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N178 VTH is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 80,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N178 VTH, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N178 VTH registered?

N178 VTH is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N178 VTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 VTH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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