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P501 DOM

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,386 mi
Last recorded114,386 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 DOM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 114,386 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 114,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 104,455 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 100,341 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 91,543 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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P501 DOM is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P501 DOM, 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 P501 DOM registered?

P501 DOM is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P501 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 DOM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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