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N649 ORY

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,133 mi
Last recorded46,133 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 ORY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,133 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 46,083 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,619 miles

front radiator showing signs of deterioration

n/s o/s front flei brake hose ferrules rusting/corroding but not excessive at time of test

n/s o/s rear steel brake pipes from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders starting to rust legal at time of test

o/s front tyre inner tread area worn on legal limit at time of test strongly suggest change now or very soon

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,347 miles

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

n/s o/s front flexi brake hose ferrules and rear steel brake pipes starting to rust/corrode suggest clean and grease

o/s front tyre inner tread area wearing low but legal at test suggest change now or soon

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/repaired but not leaking at time of test

Fail 20 May 2014 44,289 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front flexi brake hose ferrules and rear steel brake pipes starting to rust/corrode suggest clean and grease

o/s front tyre inner tread area wearing low but legal at test suggest change now or soon

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/repaired but not leaking at time of test

Pass 22 May 2013 43,438 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but not holed or leaking at tim e of test

o/s rear light unit cracked but not showing white light to rear but slight condensation/water inside unit lens

Pass 18 May 2012 42,332 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 42,332 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 39,953 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate but legal at time of test

Pass 7 May 2010 36,601 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 36,601 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 33,853 miles

o/s rear tyre just starting to crack in tread area legal at test

slight travel on hand brake lever suggest adjust

Pass 1 May 2008 32,462 miles

o/s front tyre inner tread area getting low but legal at test

Pass 1 May 2007 30,625 miles

exhaust back box starting to rust but not blowing at test

n/s rear tyre outer wall just starting to crack

o/s rear light lens cracked but not showing any white light to rear at test

spare wheel rim very slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2006 29,042 miles

exhuaust back box corroded but not blowing at test

o/s front tyre outer edge starting to wear slightly

o/s rear light lens cracked but legal at test

spare wheel very slight damage on outer rim

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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N649 ORY is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N649 ORY, 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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N649 ORY is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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