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P149 NLN

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,005 mi
Last recorded31,005 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 NLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,005 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,588 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,321 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 21,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,919 miles

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

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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P149 NLN is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P149 NLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P149 NLN registered?

P149 NLN is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P149 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 NLN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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