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N286 XAL

1995 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,503 mi
Last recorded66,503 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Baleno82,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 XAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,073 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 109,068 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 50,626 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 50,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,083 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 49,083 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,170 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 47,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,994 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,613 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion under vehicle.

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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N286 XAL is a 1995 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 82,495 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 N286 XAL, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N286 XAL registered?

N286 XAL is a 1995 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 11 December 1995.

Is N286 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N286 XAL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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