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P360 WBV

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

142,934 mi
Last recorded142,934 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 WBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 142,934 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 142,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 142,416 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded at tank

offside rear chassis has corroded hole not in prescribed area

Fail 26 Mar 2008 134,793 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITERS HAVE SPLITS IN THEM BUT NOT LEAKING

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT CORROSION TO POWER STEERING PIPES

SLIGHT DISCOLOURATION TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

SURFACE CORROSION TO NSF & NSR BRAKE PIPES

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE & SUSPENSION HEAVILY SHALED

Pass 26 Mar 2008 134,793 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITERS HAVE SPLITS IN THEM BUT NOT LEAKING

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT CORROSION TO POWER STEERING PIPES

SLIGHT DISCOLOURATION TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

SURFACE CORROSION TO NSF & NSR BRAKE PIPES

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE & SUSPENSION HEAVILY SHALED

Pass 4 Apr 2007 127,340 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 127,399 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 127,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 117,944 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P360 WBV is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P360 WBV, 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.

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What year was P360 WBV registered?

P360 WBV is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P360 WBV safe to buy?

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