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P121 MBD

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,652 mi
Last recorded75,652 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 MBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,718 miles

Accident damage to n/s rear wing leaving 6" jagged split. Edges pushed in to avoid personal injury.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,787 miles

accident damage to vehicle.

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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P121 MBD is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 79,682 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 P121 MBD, 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 29 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 P121 MBD registered?

P121 MBD is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P121 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 MBD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P121 MBD have outstanding finance?

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