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P831 YBW

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,070 mi
Last recorded92,070 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 YBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 92,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2010 89,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 89,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,790 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 80,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,633 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 61,479 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 54,931 miles

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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P831 YBW is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P831 YBW, 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 P831 YBW registered?

P831 YBW is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P831 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P831 YBW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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