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P325 WCG

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 WCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 101,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Radiator in poor condition.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,909 miles

front brake disc's are corroded on inner face

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2012 96,578 miles

all brake pipes and ferrels corroded

front brake disc's are badly corroded on inner face

surface corrosion to underside of veichle

Pass 15 Apr 2011 94,074 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r inner disc face surface corrosion

nearside front disc face surface corrosion

offside front disc inner face surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2010 92,233 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 92,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 89,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 85,549 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,908 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,318 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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P325 WCG is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P325 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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P325 WCG is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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