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P861 GRP

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 GRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,150 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 110,290 miles

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

EMISSIONS JUST WITHIN LIMITS BUT MET REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF TEST

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,867 miles

(strong advise) radiator cores exessivly corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 94,105 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,157 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 88,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 81,671 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,156 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 68,051 miles

Nearside 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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P861 GRP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P861 GRP, 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 P861 GRP registered?

P861 GRP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P861 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 GRP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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