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P226 SGF

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,870 mi
Last recorded85,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 SGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011 85,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Body damage o/s

Front bumper damaged

Inner wing guard hanging down on driveshaft

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 77,416 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

nearside front inner driveshaft boot slight leak

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside rear light lens small crack

offfside front window not working

offside rear door handle slight damage

offside rear quarter panel, offside rear door, front/ rear bumpers slight damage

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 20 May 2010 77,416 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front inner driveshaft boot slight leak

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside rear light lens small crack

offfside front window not working

offside rear door handle slight damage

offside rear quarter panel, offside rear door, front/ rear bumpers slight damage

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 18 May 2009 66,115 miles

front bumper, rear bumper, offside rear door and ofside rear quarter slight damage

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

front numbrer plate crackedand starting to discolour

nearside rear light lens small crack

rear crossmember starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 14 May 2008 54,113 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 2mm

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2007 47,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,670 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 42,803 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,803 miles

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

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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P226 SGF is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P226 SGF, 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 P226 SGF registered?

P226 SGF is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P226 SGF safe to buy?

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