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N483 PAD

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,074 mi
Last recorded68,074 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 PAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 64,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,375 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear metal brakepipe slightly corroded

rear silencer slightly corroded but not blowing

Fail 13 Jul 2012 54,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear metal brakepipe slightly corroded

rear silencer slightly corroded but not blowing

Fail 16 Jul 2011 48,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front bumper edge damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2011 48,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front bumper edge damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,767 miles

corrosion starting both rear inner sills

nearside front tyre on 1.6 & 2mm

strong advise offside front bumper sharp edge

strong advise offside front tyre on 1.6 & 2mm

strong advise stone chips in zone A

Fail 14 Jul 2010 45,767 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion starting both rear inner sills

nearside front tyre on 1.6 & 2mm

strong advise offside front bumper sharp edge

strong advise offside front tyre on 1.6 & 2mm

strong advise stone chips in zone A

Fail 15 Jul 2009 41,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s outer cv boot distorted

slight play developing in o/s steering rack assembly

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,090 miles

n/s outer cv boot distorted

slight play developing in o/s steering rack assembly

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,949 miles

imbalance developing on front brakes

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,490 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,366 miles

both front driveshaft gaitors slightly perished

Fail 22 Jul 2006 25,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both front driveshaft gaitors slightly perished

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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N483 PAD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N483 PAD, 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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N483 PAD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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