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N648 PFJ

1995 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,347 mi
Last recorded106,347 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Baleno82,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN648 PFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2019 106,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undesill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint cracking

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

front and raer number plates fading

Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rust occouring around rear suspension and wheel arches

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 13 Jan 2017 105,344 miles

Various rust various area underside

Pass 13 Jan 2016 103,368 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 103,367 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,978 miles

both front anti roll bar link rods bushes splitting

front and rear number plates dulling

gearbox noisy

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

rust ocurring both nearside and offside front floor areas

rust ocurring offside and nearside rear under sill areas

rust ocurring rear of offside outer sill

various brake pipes furring

Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link rods bushes splitting

front and rear number plates dulling

gearbox noisy

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

rust ocurring both nearside and offside front floor areas

rust ocurring offside and nearside rear under sill areas

rust ocurring rear of offside outer sill

various brake pipes furring

Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front suspension anti roll bar link rods bushes splitting

offside and nearside rear parts of front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside front wiper rubber end split

power steering pump pipes corroding

rust ocurring nearside rear undersill area

rust ocurring offside floor/sill seam

rust ocurring offside rear undersill area

rust ocurring rear of nearside outer sill

various brake pipes furring

Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front suspension anti roll bar link rods bushes splitting

offside and nearside rear parts of front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside front wiper rubber end split

power steering pump pipes corroding

rust ocurring nearside rear undersill area

rust ocurring offside floor/sill seam

rust ocurring offside rear undersill area

rust ocurring rear of nearside outer sill

various brake pipes furring

Pass 11 Jan 2013 98,651 miles

Gear box noisey

Oil leak from engine

Radiator poor

Rust occouring various areas underside

Fail 10 Jan 2013 98,651 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Gear box noisey

Oil leak from engine

Radiator poor

Rust occouring various areas underside

Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,848 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 96,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,085 miles

o/s driveshaft boot damp

o/s/f tyer low

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,918 miles

bit of play in steering rack

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroding

brake pipe to offside rear flexi corroding

front number plate backing fading

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot outer fixing damp

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering pipes corroding

rust ocurring offside and nearside floor/sill seam areas

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 11 Jan 2010 88,918 miles

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

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

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

bit of play in steering rack

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroding

brake pipe to offside rear flexi corroding

front number plate backing fading

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot outer fixing damp

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering pipes corroding

rust ocurring offside and nearside floor/sill seam areas

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2009 87,152 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2009 87,125 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2008 85,693 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 84,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 82,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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N648 PFJ is a 1995 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 82,495 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 N648 PFJ, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N648 PFJ is a 1995 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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