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P215 JPO

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,922 mi
Last recorded132,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 JPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 132,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 124,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 113,336 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 106,126 miles

STRONGLY ADV, N/S/R Tyre on 1.6mm legal limit, Rear tyres aged and cracked, Full brake inspection, o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded, Corrosion inner sills and chassis, Rear exhaust corroded, Covers over brake pipes, Oil leaks.

Tracking check, Chips in front screen.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,835 miles

Strongly adv, Oil leaks, Full brake inspection, Brake pipes corroded, Hand brake travel, Rear tyres aged and cracked, Chips in front screen.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 97,733 miles

Offside 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)

Oil leaks under side !.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Brake pipes corroded, Hand brake travel, n/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm tread depth, All tyres aged and cracked, Tracking check, Front wiper blades worn, Chips in front screen,

Pass 2 Jan 2008 89,297 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 89,221 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 79,200 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2005 68,123 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perrished

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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P215 JPO is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P215 JPO, 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 P215 JPO registered?

P215 JPO is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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