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P565 JVW

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,474 mi
Last recorded183,474 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 JVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 183,474 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes heavily corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 183,467 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes heavily corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 180,062 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 176,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 172,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 172,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 167,390 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 167,390 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 163,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 159,636 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 159,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 137,602 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 137,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 112,298 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 111,424 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 85,782 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,403 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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P565 JVW is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P565 JVW, 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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P565 JVW is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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