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P958 OEH

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,989 mi
Last recorded45,989 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 OEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 45,989 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,789 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,300 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 45,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,639 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 44,626 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,341 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 41,403 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nsf tyre outer tread worn 175 70 13

osf tyre inner tread worn

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,403 miles

nsf tyre outer tread worn 175 70 13

osf tyre inner tread worn

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,993 miles

advise grill trim insecure

corrosion front suspension

nsf tyre outer tread borderline advise replacment

osf tyre inner tread borderline advise replacment

surface corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes

Fail 24 Nov 2006 40,991 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise grill trim insecure

corrosion front suspension

nsf tyre outer tread borderline advise replacment

osf tyre inner tread borderline advise replacment

surface corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes

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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P958 OEH is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P958 OEH, 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 P958 OEH registered?

P958 OEH is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P958 OEH safe to buy?

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