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P437 BSA

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 BSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 78,275 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 78,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,593 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

tank /straps rusty/p/s pipes rusty/emissions slow to come down

wear rack noisy MONITOR

Fail 30 Jan 2008 74,593 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

tank /straps rusty/p/s pipes rusty/emissions slow to come down

wear rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,823 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 68,823 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

f/r b/hoses rusty †f/r susp.rusty †slight det f/r susp.r/bushes †p/s.pipes rusty †rack noisy MONITOR †ermissions slow to come down †

tank/straps rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,017 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 63,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

f/r susp rusty †det f/r susp r/bushes †exhaust rusty †tank/straps rusty †p/s pipes rusty

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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P437 BSA is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P437 BSA, 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 P437 BSA registered?

P437 BSA is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P437 BSA safe to buy?

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