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N963 DVV

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,442 mi
Last recorded148,442 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN963 DVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 148,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill s (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 147,583 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion

Fail 6 May 2015 147,583 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 146,296 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 146,265 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 143,686 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2012 140,607 miles

all springs corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded and leaking

n/s sill corroded

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2011 134,502 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 134,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 10 May 2010 128,841 miles

both front brakes slightly binding.

both rear tyres badly worn and perished.

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

puncture in nearside front tyre.

slight engine and gearbox leak.

Fail 10 May 2010 126,836 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes slightly binding.

both rear tyres badly worn and perished.

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

puncture in nearside front tyre.

slight engine and gearbox leak.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 120,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 114,358 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 109,016 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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N963 DVV is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N963 DVV, 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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N963 DVV is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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