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N885 AKR

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,512 mi
Last recorded128,512 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 AKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 128,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rad perishing

smaller wiper blade on o\s

Fail 1 Jul 2010 128,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 128,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch slipping

Fail 15 May 2009 128,193 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch slipping

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Mar 2008 123,283 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Mar 2007 119,105 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 119,105 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

n\s headlight damage

n\s\r seatbelt catch stuck in webbing

n\s\r tyre wall spliting

o\s\f tyre wall splitting

rattle from engine

rear exhaust box rattles

Pass 7 Mar 2006 116,095 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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N885 AKR is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N885 AKR, 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 N885 AKR registered?

N885 AKR is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N885 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 AKR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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