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P379 OUM

1997 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,179 mi
Last recorded74,179 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 OUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,179 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 74,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,415 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,666 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 61,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,018 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 48,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P379 OUM, 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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What year was P379 OUM registered?

P379 OUM is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P379 OUM safe to buy?

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