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N988 UNV

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,029 mi
Last recorded79,029 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 UNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,029 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2012 77,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,074 miles

Both rear tyres siedwalls starting to perish

Handbrake lever high

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,842 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,289 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 71,289 miles

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

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

ADVISE: HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,218 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 69,218 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N988 UNV is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N988 UNV, 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 N988 UNV registered?

N988 UNV is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N988 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N988 UNV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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