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P126 MBD

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,205 mi
Last recorded104,205 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 MBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 104,205 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 88,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,204 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 74,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 64,462 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 64,264 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P126 MBD is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P126 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.

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What year was P126 MBD registered?

P126 MBD is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P126 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 MBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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