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N680 XUJ

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,059 mi
Last recorded156,059 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 XUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 156,059 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 154,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 153,504 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 18 Apr 2019 153,504 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2018 151,739 miles

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 11 Apr 2017 150,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 148,551 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 148,551 miles

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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 143,693 miles

slight corrosion to both sill

Fail 9 Apr 2015 143,693 miles

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

slight corrosion to both sill

Fail 11 Apr 2014 138,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 138,136 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 130,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 130,552 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 122,633 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2011 115,718 miles

baffles loose in exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2010 107,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 100,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,668 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 85,618 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 78,443 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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N680 XUJ is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N680 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

N680 XUJ is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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