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P916 RYL

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,792 mi
Last recorded128,792 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 RYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 115,538 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front and rear bumper,rear boot lid and offside front door and wing panel

nearside front tyre flat and worn on edges

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 115,538 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front and rear bumper,rear boot lid and offside front door and wing panel

nearside front tyre flat and worn on edges

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 107,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 98,478 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,459 miles

rear silencer tatty outer shield breaking off but not blowing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,496 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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P916 RYL is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P916 RYL, 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

How do I check the history of P916 RYL?

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What year was P916 RYL registered?

P916 RYL is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P916 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P916 RYL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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