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N37 NAM

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

112,447 mi
Last recorded112,447 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 NAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 112,447 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 111,563 miles

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

car underside corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,953 miles

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

Vehicle very corroded on chassis and brake and suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,862 miles

Exhaust corroded in places.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 109,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded in places.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,316 miles

Vehicle corroded in places.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 109,316 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Vehicle corroded in places.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,750 miles

All four road springs corroded.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 108,750 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

All four road springs corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,105 miles

All four road springs corroded!

Vehicle corroded in places!

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,560 miles

All four road springs corroded!

All suspension components corroded!

Fail 21 Apr 2015 107,560 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All four road springs corroded!

All suspension components corroded!

Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,744 miles

all four road springs corroded!

Fail 22 Apr 2014 106,744 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all four road springs corroded!

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,136 miles

vehicle corroded in places

Fail 22 Apr 2013 106,136 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

vehicle corroded in places

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,602 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 104,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,695 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 101,930 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 99,739 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 99,739 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 94,470 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 94,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 91,586 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2006 91,586 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear silencer corroded

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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N37 NAM is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 N37 NAM, 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 N37 NAM registered?

N37 NAM is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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