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N740 PUL

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,590 mi
Last recorded91,590 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 PUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,590 miles

body sill covers fitted

both f wheel rims damaged on inner edges

o/s door handle temp repair

o/s rack arm slight play

o/s/f tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 91,574 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,720 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 89,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,143 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,999 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 86,999 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 85,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,816 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 84,481 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 79,716 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 77,598 miles

oil leak

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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N740 PUL is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N740 PUL, 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 N740 PUL registered?

N740 PUL is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N740 PUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 PUL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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