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P320 AFC

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,974 mi
Last recorded101,974 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 AFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 101,974 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 101,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 91,382 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 91,363 miles

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

front pads worn to limits

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2006 80,983 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 80,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

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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P320 AFC is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P320 AFC, 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

How do I check the history of P320 AFC?

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What year was P320 AFC registered?

P320 AFC is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 October 1996.

Is P320 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P320 AFC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P320 AFC have outstanding finance?

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