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N917 OPN

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 OPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,499 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 89,499 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 83,701 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 83,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,242 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 75,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N917 OPN is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N917 OPN, 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 N917 OPN registered?

N917 OPN is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N917 OPN safe to buy?

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