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N879 MGH

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,693 mi
Last recorded11,693 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 MGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,693 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 111,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 106,434 miles

oil level topped up by tester

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,434 miles

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

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

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

oil level topped up by tester

Pass 17 Sep 2008 100,649 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel high (rear brake adjustment)

slight oil leak nearside top of engine

wiper blades just starting to split

Fail 16 Sep 2008 100,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel high (rear brake adjustment)

slight oil leak nearside top of engine

wiper blades just starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2007 95,192 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 95,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak from distrubutor housing to cylinder head

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,156 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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N879 MGH is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N879 MGH, 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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N879 MGH is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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