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P645 RVL

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

169,096 mi
Last recorded169,096 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 RVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2012 169,096 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on underside

drivers seat belt slow in retracting

front grille insecure

imbalance on front brakes

signs of fuel leak around fuel filler neck / pipe

travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Sep 2011 160,694 miles

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 160,694 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 153,440 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 153,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 147,844 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 147,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 133,548 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 133,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 119,783 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 119,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2006 106,959 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 106,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P645 RVL is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P645 RVL, 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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P645 RVL is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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