MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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cv joint noise
exhaust poor
smell of fuel tank area
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cv joint noise
exhaust poor
smell of fuel tank area
under body corrosion
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
under body corrosion
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?
Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P172 YBR is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Silver 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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?
P172 YBR is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 9 April 1997.
Is P172 YBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P172 YBR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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