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N946 OPN

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,848 mi
Last recorded82,848 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 OPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,680 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,653 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 72,154 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,767 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 69,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,927 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 67,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,990 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 59,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 56,894 miles

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

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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N946 OPN is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N946 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 N946 OPN registered?

N946 OPN is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N946 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N946 OPN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N946 OPN have outstanding finance?

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