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P597 JBA

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,050 mi
Last recorded71,050 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 JBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,050 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,470 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 57,020 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 57,020 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes excssisv rutys all

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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P597 JBA is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P597 JBA, 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 P597 JBA registered?

P597 JBA is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P597 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 JBA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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