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P85 WFG

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,927 mi
Last recorded59,927 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 WFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 59,927 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 59,927 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 59,710 miles

heavily wax oiled

Fail 16 Sep 2024 59,705 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

heavily wax oiled

Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 58,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,531 miles

Rear exhaust corrodded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 55,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corrodded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 54,567 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,255 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 52,255 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,871 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 45,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,070 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,600 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,130 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,751 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 11,784 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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P85 WFG is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P85 WFG, 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 P85 WFG registered?

P85 WFG is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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