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P161 WPN

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,940 mi
Last recorded131,940 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 WPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 131,940 miles

OSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CUT SUGGEST CHANGING

corrosion noted on chassis and body parts under vehicle

exhaust minor blow and also corrosion/poor condition

nsr hub bearing ?

power steering pipes corrosion

rear letters on rear number plate noted

washers osf min pass

wiper blades worn slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2012 131,935 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CUT SUGGEST CHANGING

corrosion noted on chassis and body parts under vehicle

exhaust minor blow and also corrosion/poor condition

nsr hub bearing ?

power steering pipes corrosion

rear letters on rear number plate noted

washers osf min pass

wiper blades worn slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2011 130,236 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 130,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 128,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear undersills corroding, close to trailing arm pivots.

front & rear subframes corroding.

rear brake squeal, advise brake service.

vehicle generally corroding, adv attention.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 128,332 miles

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades deteriorating, adv replace.

both rear undersills corroding, close to trailing arm pivots.

front & rear subframes corroding.

rear brake squeal, advise brake service.

vehicle generally corroding, adv attention.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 126,193 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 126,166 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 123,914 miles

n/s door mirror missing.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 123,914 miles

n/s door mirror missing.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 120,756 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 120,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake squeal

Pass 18 Feb 2006 110,996 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 110,987 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust minor leck

rear number plate

slight play steering and suspension

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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P161 WPN is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P161 WPN, 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 P161 WPN registered?

P161 WPN is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P161 WPN safe to buy?

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