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N293 RRU

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,350 mi
Last recorded63,350 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 RRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2009 63,350 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,790 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 57,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wing dented

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,575 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 53,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,988 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 48,988 miles

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

bumper insecure

nearside front wing dented

offside front wing dented

Pass 2 Jul 2005 44,155 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 44,088 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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N293 RRU is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N293 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N293 RRU registered?

N293 RRU is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N293 RRU safe to buy?

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