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P34 LPU

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,634 mi
Last recorded118,634 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 LPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,634 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 118,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,291 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 115,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 110,900 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 110,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 105,741 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 105,741 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 99,609 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 99,609 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 96,021 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

both rear disc slightly worn

nsf brake pipe stc

osf = nsf weel bering slightly noise

rear exhaust coroded

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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P34 LPU is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P34 LPU, 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 P34 LPU registered?

P34 LPU is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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