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P294 WCG

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,575 mi
Last recorded116,575 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 WCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 116,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

body sill covers fitted obscuring sills prevenenting inspection

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust badly corrodedand noisy(rattle)

front sub-frame corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded and tank support staps corroded

possible fuel tank leak --dry now but evidence of previous leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

widespread corrosion under vehicle inc' stucture/steering/suspension and brake components

Pass 10 May 2012 111,794 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 107,537 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 107,537 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 103,710 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 103,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2009 100,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 97,837 miles

fuel lines rusting

power steering pipe rusting (pump end)

rad brackets rusting (lower)

underside rusting

Fail 28 May 2008 97,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel lines rusting

power steering pipe rusting (pump end)

rad brackets rusting (lower)

underside rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,221 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 87,111 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 83,688 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,688 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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P294 WCG is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue 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 P294 WCG, 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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P294 WCG is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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