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P307 UAP

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,647 mi
Last recorded66,647 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 UAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,647 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all brake pipes corroded,most just ok

most brake pipes covered in grease

plate covering front to rear brake pipes, can not see all of brake pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2015 66,647 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all brake pipes corroded,most just ok

most brake pipes covered in grease

plate covering front to rear brake pipes, can not see all of brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,625 miles

Underbody and some brake pipes have signs of corrosion that may need attention very soon

Fail 5 Feb 2014 62,625 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Underbody and some brake pipes have signs of corrosion that may need attention very soon

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,552 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/R inner sill corroded

O/S/R trailing arm front bush slightly worn

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Undertray insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,734 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,299 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise both front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate

advise transmission fluid leak from cooling pipe

Fail 8 Jun 2011 59,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise both front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate

advise transmission fluid leak from cooling pipe

there is a 36% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Pass 25 May 2010 57,457 miles

steering wheel cover fitted

temporary fuel cap fitted

2 of 5 led's not working in hlbl

front tyres perished and cracked

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake travel high

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor perished

rear brake application uneven

rear number plate deteriorating

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 25 May 2010 57,435 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

2 of 5 led's not working in hlbl

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

brake warning light on

front tyres perished and cracked

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake travel high

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor perished

rear number plate deteriorating

rear seats down at time of test

steering wheel cover fitted

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,884 miles

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

both front tyres cracking round tread area & nearside front just in limits

handbrake has lot of travel but still has reserve just

temporary fuel cap fitted but does maintain seal

Fail 4 Jun 2009 55,884 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking round tread area & nearside front just in limits

handbrake has lot of travel but still has reserve just

temporary fuel cap fitted but does maintain seal

Pass 19 May 2008 54,444 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2008 54,442 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 53,096 miles

Hand brake has a lot of travel

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,767 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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P307 UAP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P307 UAP, 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.

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P307 UAP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P307 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P307 UAP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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