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N697 GBW

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,932 mi
Last recorded99,932 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 GBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,932 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 99,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,602 miles

Nearside front door mirror missing

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 94,594 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 91,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,990 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,539 miles

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

Oil leak

advise rear exhaust around mounting bracket heavily corroded

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,015 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Stone chip nearside head lamp lens

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,015 miles

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

Oil leak

Stone chip nearside head lamp lens

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,948 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,510 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,079 miles

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

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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N697 GBW is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N697 GBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N697 GBW registered?

N697 GBW is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N697 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N697 GBW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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