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N771 LAF

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,675 mi
Last recorded75,675 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN771 LAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,675 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Fail 27 Nov 2007 75,675 miles

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

offside front tyre on 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

slight blowing middle exhaust joint

strong advise fuel hose to fuel tank clip insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,468 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 70,468 miles

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

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

note radiator corroded

offside rear shocker possible slight leak

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

strong advise nearside front tyre on 1.6-2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Pass 2 Dec 2005 64,702 miles

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

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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N771 LAF is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N771 LAF, 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 N771 LAF registered?

N771 LAF is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N771 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N771 LAF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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