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P371 SWT

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,600 mi
Last recorded123,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 SWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 123,600 miles

O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 123,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 114,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 104,624 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 104,624 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 94,416 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 94,020 miles

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

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

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

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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P371 SWT is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P371 SWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P371 SWT?

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What year was P371 SWT registered?

P371 SWT is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P371 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 SWT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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