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P211 XFV

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

121,531 mi
Last recorded121,531 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 XFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,531 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 121,531 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,466 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Near side rear metal brake pipe is surface corroded

Underside is surface corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 104,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust is corroded

Near side rear metal brake pipe is surface corroded

Underside is surface corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 104,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion noted

Fail 9 Feb 2013 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

underbody surface corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light on

underbody surface corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 98,285 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 98,285 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 95,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,076 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

radiator heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,861 miles

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

radiator heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2009 88,014 miles

ABOVE ITEMS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 88,014 miles

ABOVE ITEMS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 79,143 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing out of shape but just legal.

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Feb 2007 79,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/S/R tyre wearing out of shape but just legal.

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,455 miles

O/S/F tyre has nail through side wall an is not repairable.

Fail 28 Feb 2006 74,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre has nail through side wall an is not repairable.

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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P211 XFV is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P211 XFV, 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 P211 XFV registered?

P211 XFV is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P211 XFV safe to buy?

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