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N859 FTW

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,621 mi
Last recorded115,621 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 FTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 115,621 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 113,541 miles

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

FAN BELT MISSING BATTERY LIGHT ON

FRONT PADS VERY MUCH ON LIMIT

REAR SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

Fail 12 May 2016 113,540 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUBFRAME X 2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

FAN BELT MISSING BATTERY LIGHT ON

FRONT PADS VERY MUCH ON LIMIT

REAR SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

Pass 11 May 2015 112,375 miles

both front floors rusty

rear chassis very rusty

Fail 11 May 2015 112,375 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front floors rusty

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 15 May 2014 110,548 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 110,548 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 108,422 miles

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 18 May 2012 106,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 100,164 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake & fuel pipes starting to corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 100,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake & fuel pipes starting to corroded

Pass 9 May 2010 89,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2009 81,314 miles
Fail 10 May 2009 81,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2008 74,943 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 74,242 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 68,965 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 68,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 61,459 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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N859 FTW is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N859 FTW, 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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N859 FTW is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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