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N957 OPN

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,553 mi
Last recorded118,553 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 OPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 118,553 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Radiator poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2008 118,553 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Radiator poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2007 106,955 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front service brakes show small amount of out of balance readings

nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer box shows heavy corrosion

rear registration plate fading

service brake pedal shows small amount of insufficient reserve travel

windsc reen marked

Fail 21 Nov 2007 106,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front service brakes show small amount of out of balance readings

nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer box shows heavy corrosion

rear registration plate fading

service brake pedal shows small amount of insufficient reserve travel

windsc reen marked

Pass 30 Nov 2006 91,784 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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N957 OPN is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N957 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 N957 OPN registered?

N957 OPN is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N957 OPN safe to buy?

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