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N869 PVK

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,603 mi
Last recorded50,603 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 PVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,165 miles

Nearside rear and Offside front tyres starting to crack.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,166 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 49,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,370 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 48,369 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,136 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,136 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,677 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 45,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both rear tyre pressures down to 10 psi

corrosion starting on rear section of both front to rear brake pipes

radiator in poor condition topped up radiator and expantion bottle

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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N869 PVK is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N869 PVK, 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 N869 PVK registered?

N869 PVK is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N869 PVK safe to buy?

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