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N748 RDD

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,638 mi
Last recorded32,638 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 RDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 32,638 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 32,634 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,603 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,320 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,670 miles

Both front outer CV joint boots cracked.

N/S/F inner CV joint boot leaking grease.

O/S/R exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear reg plate backing deteriorated.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,753 miles

Handbrake lever could do with adjusting up a bit at next service.

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 30,753 miles

Handbrake lever could do with adjusting up a bit at next service.

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,583 miles

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

Rear reg plate backing starting to delaminate.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,767 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge.

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,063 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear no plate backing starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,900 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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N748 RDD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N748 RDD, 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 N748 RDD registered?

N748 RDD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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