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P195 BUG

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,877 mi
Last recorded100,877 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 BUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both registration plates slighty deteriated

Fail 5 Jun 2009 91,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both registration plates slighty deteriated

Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,316 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 83,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,508 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 67,076 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 66,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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P195 BUG is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P195 BUG, 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 P195 BUG registered?

P195 BUG is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P195 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P195 BUG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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