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P65 VCG

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,219 mi
Last recorded65,219 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 VCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,219 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r

excess handbrake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,184 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Baby seat fitted to offside rear.

Offside front shock absorber leaking.

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,122 miles

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

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

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

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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P65 VCG is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P65 VCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P65 VCG registered?

P65 VCG is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P65 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P65 VCG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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