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N912 UPC

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,415 mi
Last recorded148,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN912 UPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 148,415 miles

F/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

under vehicle components corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 148,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

F/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

under vehicle components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 128,604 miles

rear number plate lights slightly faded

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 3 Jul 2008 128,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear number plate lights slightly faded

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 12 May 2008 127,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Brake pipes under car getting rusty

Damage to O/S/R chassis leg

Handbrake nearing the end of its travel

Handbrake warning light constantly illuminated

Rear number plate getting poor

Pass 17 May 2007 114,899 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 114,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes out of balance. †o/s/f tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside edge. †travel in hand brake lever. †n/s/r number plate light dim.

Pass 16 May 2006 96,824 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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N912 UPC is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N912 UPC, 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 N912 UPC registered?

N912 UPC is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N912 UPC safe to buy?

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