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P202 VVK

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,048 mi
Last recorded60,048 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 VVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside suspension arm very close to fouling on subframe when in jacked up position.

slight kink which appears to have been straightened in nearside rear brake pipe,brake operating ok.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 60,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside suspension arm very close to fouling on subframe when in jacked up position.

slight kink which appears to have been straightened in nearside rear brake pipe,brake operating ok.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 60,029 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear handbrake and footbrake slightly low effort

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,760 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 56,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

all flexible brake pipe metal ends corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,117 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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P202 VVK is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P202 VVK, 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 P202 VVK registered?

P202 VVK is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P202 VVK safe to buy?

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