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N494 HRO

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 HRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,411 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 95,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 91,770 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 87,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 79,519 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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N494 HRO is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N494 HRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N494 HRO?

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What year was N494 HRO registered?

N494 HRO is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N494 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N494 HRO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N494 HRO have outstanding finance?

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