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P379 FRP

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,444 mi
Last recorded117,444 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 FRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,444 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 117,439 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 115,985 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,480 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 114,473 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,072 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear brakes low effort

noisey thrust bearing

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2010 108,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake effort low

general underbody corrosion

noisy thrust bearing

offside and nearside front brake slightly binding

stone chip in offside front headlight glass but not affecting beam image

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,692 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,310 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,627 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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P379 FRP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P379 FRP, 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 P379 FRP registered?

P379 FRP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P379 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 FRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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