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P703 FVV

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,742 mi
Last recorded65,742 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 FVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,742 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 65,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 63,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,760 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

Fail 2 Oct 2008 57,760 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2007 54,795 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 46,950 miles

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

obstuction to drivers view haning on interior mirror

offside front wheel rim damaged

rear tyres heavely perishing on side walls

Fail 20 Oct 2005 46,950 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

obstuction to drivers view haning on interior mirror

offside front wheel rim damaged

rear tyres heavely perishing on side walls

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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P703 FVV is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P703 FVV, 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 P703 FVV registered?

P703 FVV is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P703 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P703 FVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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