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P244 NSX

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,539 mi
Last recorded105,539 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 NSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2008 105,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2007 98,194 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 97,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both sides rear suspension arm mounting points corroded but not considered excessive

slight play in both sides front anti roll bar links and bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2006 89,711 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 89,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P244 NSX is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P244 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.

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What year was P244 NSX registered?

P244 NSX is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P244 NSX safe to buy?

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