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N252 NCD

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,428 mi
Last recorded128,428 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 NCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 128,428 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 128,370 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

air bag light on

centre exhaust support poor

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

wipers split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 123,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 111,496 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 111,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 100,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 84,503 miles

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

both front tyers and nearside rear tyrewarn more on edges getting low keep eye on or recomend replaced soon

Pass 5 Apr 2006 71,634 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 71,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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.

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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N252 NCD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N252 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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What year was N252 NCD registered?

N252 NCD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N252 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N252 NCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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