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P457 RHR

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,098 mi
Last recorded99,098 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 RHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,098 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 109,498 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 109,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 103,528 miles

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

OSR tyre out of true.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 103,487 miles

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

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

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

OSR tyre out of true.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 98,992 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 93,773 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,851 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 84,851 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,830 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 77,830 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,940 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 70,938 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 61,182 miles

exhaust in poor condition in places

some green fluid appears to have been sprayed over rear underbody of vehicle making whole area wet, although it is not brake fluid

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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P457 RHR is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P457 RHR, 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 P457 RHR registered?

P457 RHR is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P457 RHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P457 RHR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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