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P160 PUA

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,297 mi
Last recorded73,297 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 PUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 73,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,297 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 71,381 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 67,605 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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P160 PUA is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue 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 P160 PUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P160 PUA registered?

P160 PUA is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P160 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 PUA 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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