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P290 ORL

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,793 mi
Last recorded101,793 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 ORL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,793 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 101,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 97,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 92,898 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 92,878 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 87,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,690 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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P290 ORL is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P290 ORL, 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

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What year was P290 ORL registered?

P290 ORL is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P290 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 ORL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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