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P21 SMR

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 97,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 90,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,827 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 80,827 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P21 SMR is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P21 SMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P21 SMR registered?

P21 SMR is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P21 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 SMR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P21 SMR have outstanding finance?

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