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N680 KWL

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,370 mi
Last recorded77,370 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 KWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 77,370 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 77,370 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND SPLITING ON SIDEWALLS.

GEARBOX LEAKING OIL QUITE BAD.

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN BADLY CORRODED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORIATING.

Pass 20 Aug 2005 73,954 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 73,959 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroding

number plates starting to fade

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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N680 KWL is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N680 KWL, 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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What year was N680 KWL registered?

N680 KWL is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N680 KWL safe to buy?

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