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P146 RRH

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,069 mi
Last recorded131,069 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 RRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 131,069 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

handbrake has long travel

nearside front outer C V gaiter deteriorated

nearside rear compensator to hose brake pipe corroded

one segment of high level brake light inoperative

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 12 May 2010 131,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

handbrake has long travel

nearside front outer C V gaiter deteriorated

nearside rear compensator to hose brake pipe corroded

one segment of high level brake light inoperative

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 115,120 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

front windscreen marked

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 18 Nov 2008 115,120 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

front windscreen marked

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 12 Nov 2007 105,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 105,321 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 89,327 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 89,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 75,031 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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P146 RRH is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P146 RRH, 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 P146 RRH registered?

P146 RRH is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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