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N342 HWY

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,660 mi
Last recorded90,660 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 HWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,660 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 90,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,100 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,066 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,176 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 71,176 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 66,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 63,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N342 HWY is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N342 HWY, 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 N342 HWY registered?

N342 HWY is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N342 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N342 HWY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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