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P145 LRP

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,692 mi
Last recorded139,692 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 LRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 139,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 130,326 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 130,283 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 121,689 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 121,638 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 110,738 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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P145 LRP is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P145 LRP, 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 P145 LRP registered?

P145 LRP is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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