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P374 WPN

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,680 mi
Last recorded107,680 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 WPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 107,680 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Floor front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sump Rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 105,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,965 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,411 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 103,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 100,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 98,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 96,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In 2 places (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 May 2017 96,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By seat belt mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In 2 places (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 May 2016 93,352 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 91,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 88,595 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 85,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,765 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,150 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 83,150 miles

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 26 Apr 2011 81,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,993 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,418 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 May 2008 75,418 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 May 2007 73,482 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 73,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 72,122 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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P374 WPN is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P374 WPN, 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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P374 WPN is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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