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P231 NSX

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,836 mi
Last recorded76,836 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 NSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,836 miles

advise all flexi brake hose ferulles corroded

advise both front and both rear metal outer brake pipes corroded

advise cv boots perished

advise rear anti roll bar bushs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2009 76,836 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise all flexi brake hose ferulles corroded

advise both front and both rear metal outer brake pipes corroded

advise cv boots perished

advise rear anti roll bar bushs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,779 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 63,023 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 55,553 miles

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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P231 NSX is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P231 NSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P231 NSX registered?

P231 NSX is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P231 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 NSX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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