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P351 VUF

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,497 mi
Last recorded63,497 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 VUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,494 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 62,494 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,281 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,281 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,401 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 60,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 58,869 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 56,929 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 56,929 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 54,893 miles

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

nearside rear & offside front tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2005 52,971 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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P351 VUF is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P351 VUF, 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 P351 VUF?

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What year was P351 VUF registered?

P351 VUF is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P351 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 VUF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P351 VUF have outstanding finance?

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