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P165 LWF

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,596 mi
Last recorded61,596 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 LWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,625 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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P165 LWF is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P165 LWF, 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 P165 LWF registered?

P165 LWF is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P165 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 LWF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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