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P250 VJO

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,075 mi
Last recorded82,075 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 VJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2016 82,075 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,752 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 81,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipe ends corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 80,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r brake effort lower than n/s/r but working ok may some need attention

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,984 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,182 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,535 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,732 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,285 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 68,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 66,455 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 64,344 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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P250 VJO is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P250 VJO, 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

How do I check the history of P250 VJO?

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What year was P250 VJO registered?

P250 VJO is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P250 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 VJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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