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N320 FPU

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,225 mi
Last recorded156,225 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 FPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 156,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 155,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 155,575 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 155,565 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 155,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 153,609 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 21 Mar 2018 153,602 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2017 152,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 151,041 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 151,041 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 150,871 miles

oil leaks

Fail 15 Jan 2016 150,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2015 146,813 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 145,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 141,330 miles

Oil leak

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 23 Jan 2013 141,330 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2012 138,183 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 134,072 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 127,266 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 114,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 109,758 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 109,758 miles

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

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Feb 2007 102,174 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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N320 FPU is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N320 FPU, 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 N320 FPU registered?

N320 FPU is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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