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N96 OUF

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,222 mi
Last recorded124,222 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN96 OUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2011 124,222 miles

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

o/s and n/s windscreen wiper rubbers split.

o/s/r and n/s/r have cracking to outer walls.

oil leak from engine.

rear bumper cracked.

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 112,679 miles

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

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

exhaust rusting rear end

Pass 9 Sep 2009 107,807 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 107,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 104,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,795 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 95,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Both offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack on edges.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 93,702 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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N96 OUF is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N96 OUF, 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 N96 OUF registered?

N96 OUF is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N96 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N96 OUF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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