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P395 MFA

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 MFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,534 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 75,883 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,165 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,531 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,868 miles

brake pads not checked

steel brake and fuel lines showing signs of light rusting

Fail 7 Nov 2008 59,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pads not checked

steel brake and fuel lines showing signs of light rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,059 miles

offside rear wheel rim damage

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 1 Nov 2007 56,059 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear wheel rim damage

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 49,283 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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P395 MFA is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P395 MFA, 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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P395 MFA is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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