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P770 VAP

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,401 mi
Last recorded79,401 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 VAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 79,401 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 79,401 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front cross member getting corroded

rear cross member getting corroded

underneth the vehicle getting corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 77,255 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 77,255 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

numerous brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 May 2006 81,372 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 81,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P770 VAP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P770 VAP, 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 P770 VAP registered?

P770 VAP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P770 VAP safe to buy?

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