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P309 CLJ

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,984 mi
Last recorded136,984 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 CLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 136,984 miles

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.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 136,980 miles

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.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 127,214 miles

rear pads appear

windscreen scored

Fail 22 Oct 2008 127,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 117,401 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 117,204 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 108,734 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 108,734 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 98,667 miles

offside front and rear tyres,nail in tread

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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