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P135 OUM

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,522 mi
Last recorded136,522 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 OUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 136,522 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 132,763 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 132,763 miles

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 132,249 miles

engine/gearbox covered in oil

floor covered in fliud

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

both rear shockers have light misting of oil

front and rear subframe covered in fluid

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2012 132,249 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

both rear shockers have light misting of oil

engine/gearbox covered in oil

floor covered in fliud

front and rear subframe covered in fluid

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 131,574 miles

rear exhaust box baffles deteroated

Fail 15 Nov 2010 131,368 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 131,368 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 129,895 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 121,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 92,007 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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P135 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P135 OUM, 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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P135 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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