MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
corrosion to front inner wheel archs
corrosion to inner outer sills,rear chassis legs and front floor pans
corrosion to rear inner wheel archs
damage to rear of vehicle
engine oil leak
osr bumbper sticking out
rear number plate lights dim
temp repair to nsf door mirror
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?
Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N197 NUF is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 N197 NUF, 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 N197 NUF registered?
N197 NUF is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is N197 NUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for N197 NUF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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