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N685 PFJ

1995 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,783 mi
Last recorded101,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Baleno82,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 PFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 101,783 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge 175-70-13h

Fail 30 Jan 2009 101,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge 175-70-13h

Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,613 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 98,613 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 94,329 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 94,329 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 89,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 89,078 miles

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

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

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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N685 PFJ is a 1995 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N685 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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What year was N685 PFJ registered?

N685 PFJ is a 1995 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 September 1995.

Is N685 PFJ safe to buy?

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