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P3 PMV

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,327 mi
Last recorded104,327 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 PMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 104,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak around the area of the rocker cover and oil filter housing

Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak around the area of the rocker cover and oil filter housing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 99,984 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy when offside rear brake is isolated and tested

slight oil leak around the oil filter and the rocker cover gasket

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,201 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing on the sidewall and within the tread

oil leak from around the area of the rocker cover gasket

Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2010 92,257 miles

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

N/S/F wiper blade slight smearing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 92,257 miles

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

N/S/F wiper blade slight smearing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 89,553 miles

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

chips to screen

genral corrision to underside of vechile

handbrake lever getting high

Fail 28 Jan 2009 89,545 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

chips to screen

genral corrision to underside of vechile

handbrake lever getting high

Pass 30 Jan 2008 85,356 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,496 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 75,572 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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P3 PMV is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 72,740 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 P3 PMV, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P3 PMV is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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