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N87 EUY

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,974 mi
Last recorded101,974 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN87 EUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 101,974 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2012 101,973 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 94,257 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

centre/rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust still held in a secure possition

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,257 miles

centre/rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust still held in a secure possition

Fail 13 Jul 2011 94,226 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 83,739 miles

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

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

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 80,107 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 80,068 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bad oil leak from engine and gearbox

both rear inner sills corroded

front no; plate cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,028 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 77,009 miles

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

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

n/s/r no; plate light dim

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,838 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 73,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 7 Apr 2006 67,245 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 67,245 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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N87 EUY is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N87 EUY, 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 N87 EUY registered?

N87 EUY is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N87 EUY safe to buy?

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