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P140 HEG

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,451 mi
Last recorded115,451 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 HEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 115,451 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 115,449 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack knuckle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 111,489 miles

brake pipes corroded

chip in screen

Pass 21 Nov 2006 108,607 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2005 101,231 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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P140 HEG is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P140 HEG, 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 P140 HEG registered?

P140 HEG is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P140 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 HEG shows 5 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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