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N761 OPN

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,356 mi
Last recorded116,356 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN761 OPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 116,356 miles

airbag warning light staying on

dampness around rear shockers

front coil springs coroded

long travel on foot brake

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight damage to n/s/f floor area

Fail 16 May 2007 116,087 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

dampness around both rear shockers

front and rear coil springs coroded

front brake discs worn

long travel on foot brake

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight damage to n/s/f floor area

surface corosion front to rear fuel pipes

surface corosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2006 106,364 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre direction incorrect

Fail 25 May 2006 106,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bumper insecure

offside rear tyre direction fitted incorrectly

poor running of engine

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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N761 OPN is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N761 OPN, 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 N761 OPN registered?

N761 OPN is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N761 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N761 OPN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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