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P558 CPH

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,379 mi
Last recorded120,379 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 CPH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,379 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 115,147 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 115,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,253 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 109,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,748 miles

OIL LEAKING FROM CORRODID SUMP !

Fail 14 Jan 2014 103,736 miles

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

OIL LEAKING FROM CORRODID SUMP !

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,788 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 101,786 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 98,315 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,564 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 94,561 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,606 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion found at side and support sills floorpans chassis

Fail 29 Jul 2009 91,605 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion found at side and support sills floorpans chassis

Fail 26 Feb 2008 87,164 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 87,164 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,028 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 82,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 73,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P558 CPH is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P558 CPH, 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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P558 CPH is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 14 December 1996.

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