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P194 TYS

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 TYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 101,504 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 101,504 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advice heavy corrosion on front crossmember

advice heavy corrosion on o/s front wishbone

advice heavy corrosion on rear crossmember/ subframe

advice heavy corrosion on suspension parts

advice heavy corrosion on underside of car

advice heavy corrosionon front subframe

advice o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2008 98,367 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 98,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,401 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 91,310 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 75,059 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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P194 TYS is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P194 TYS, 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.

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What year was P194 TYS registered?

P194 TYS is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P194 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P194 TYS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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