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N497 BNA

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,677 mi
Last recorded108,677 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 BNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 102,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 98,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,409 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,409 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,188 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,128 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 74,128 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 66,278 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 66,278 miles

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

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

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

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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N497 BNA is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N497 BNA, 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

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What year was N497 BNA registered?

N497 BNA is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N497 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 BNA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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