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P714 FVO

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,976 mi
Last recorded103,976 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 FVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 103,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (7.1.2)

Front damage to front bumper

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

small amount of acid present on battery

Fail 6 Jun 2016 103,976 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to mid join (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to mid join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front damage to front bumper

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

small amount of acid present on battery

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 95,760 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside front wing damaged,

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,827 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 87,827 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 78,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,818 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 68,447 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 68,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 60,242 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 60,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 50,655 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 43,259 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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P714 FVO is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 79,682 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 P714 FVO, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P714 FVO registered?

P714 FVO is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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