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P250 GUJ

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,724 mi
Last recorded135,724 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 GUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 135,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 132,771 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 132,771 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 127,812 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 127,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 121,087 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 121,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blades in poor condition................................

Pass 19 Mar 2008 113,212 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 113,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 104,354 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 104,354 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 85,388 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 85,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P250 GUJ is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P250 GUJ, 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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P250 GUJ is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P250 GUJ safe to buy?

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