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P523 PHY

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,992 mi
Last recorded57,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 PHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,992 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear silencer baffles rattling

Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,769 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to show signs of perrishment.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,313 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 50,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 46,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 46,741 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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P523 PHY is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P523 PHY, 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 P523 PHY registered?

P523 PHY is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P523 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 PHY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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