MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both inner sills slightly corroded.
Front brake discs worn.
Light scoring on front windscreen.
N/s rear anti-roll bar d-bush slightly worn.
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake pads low.
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both inner sills slightly corroded.
Front brake discs worn.
Light scoring on front windscreen.
N/s rear anti-roll bar d-bush slightly worn.
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake pads low.
rear pads appear
windscreen scored
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
rear pads appear
windscreen scored
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside front and rear tyres,nail in tread
How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?
Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P309 CLJ is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P309 CLJ, 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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What year was P309 CLJ registered?
P309 CLJ is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P309 CLJ safe to buy?
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