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P212 TFU

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,523 mi
Last recorded75,523 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 TFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,523 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 75,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 75,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn quiet

Long handbrake travel

Major engine oil leaks

O/S wiper blade worn

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,963 miles

Bad engine oil leak from distributor area.

Exhaust shield loose and rattling.

Front grille loose.

Front wipers worn.

N/S door mirror glass missing.

Rear number plate loose.

Fail 12 Mar 2007 68,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Bad engine oil leak from disributor area.

Exhaust shield loose and rattles.

Front grille loose.

Front pads appear very low.

Front wipers worn.

N/S door mirror glass missing.

Rear number plate loose.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,455 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 64,455 miles

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

Offside Front 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 excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre heat shield loose & rattling.

front brake pads low.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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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P212 TFU is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P212 TFU, 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 P212 TFU registered?

P212 TFU is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P212 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 TFU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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