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P172 HLV

1997 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,721 mi
Last recorded79,721 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 HLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 79,721 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe at rear of vehicle slightly corroded rest of pipe covered unable to see

Fail 17 Oct 2009 104,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front to rear brake pipe at rear of vehicle slightly corroded rest of pipe covered unable to see

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight scratch on offside of windscreen . also not in good clean order slightly obstructing drivers view

Fail 22 Oct 2008 75,207 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight scratch on offside of windscreen . also not in good clean order slightly obstructing drivers view

Pass 20 Oct 2007 69,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light score to offside of screen

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2006 65,139 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 65,139 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight scre in offside front screen

Pass 24 Oct 2005 58,479 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 58,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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P172 HLV is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P172 HLV, 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 P172 HLV registered?

P172 HLV is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P172 HLV safe to buy?

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