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N218 NCD

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,641 mi
Last recorded68,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 NCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle body,chassis and components have general corrosion

vehicle has heavy underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,682 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion to vehcile and components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 62,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion to vehcile and components

Pass 15 May 2013 56,520 miles

o/s/r+n/s/r inner sill corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,297 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 51,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 51,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 51,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,414 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,414 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,222 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,771 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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N218 NCD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N218 NCD, 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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N218 NCD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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