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P144 YYG

1997 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,813 mi
Last recorded97,813 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 YYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 97,813 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 91,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,782 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,295 miles

metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight movement both rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,640 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,384 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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P144 YYG is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P144 YYG, 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 P144 YYG registered?

P144 YYG is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P144 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 YYG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P144 YYG have outstanding finance?

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