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N473 AEJ

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,359 mi
Last recorded62,359 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 AEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 62,359 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By tankx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever high but ok

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 55,626 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/center pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve traval on p/brake but both locking

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,316 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 45,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rubbing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,171 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,261 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

general rusting to exhaust rear section

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,467 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,474 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 28,469 miles

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

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

rear silencer is deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,263 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,684 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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N473 AEJ is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N473 AEJ, 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 N473 AEJ registered?

N473 AEJ is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N473 AEJ safe to buy?

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