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P960 RGP

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,606 mi
Last recorded95,606 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 RGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,606 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,125 miles

both front wiper blades deterioated / slight split

front registration plate cracked

offside rear lamp unit lens cracked

rear registration plate deterioated

Fail 7 Aug 2012 91,125 miles

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

both front wiper blades deterioated / slight split

front registration plate cracked

offside rear lamp unit lens cracked

rear registration plate deterioated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,585 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside rear lamp unit lens cracked

rear registration plate some deterioation

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,137 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,505 miles

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

offside rear lamp unit lens cracked

rear registration plate some deterioation

Fail 22 Jul 2009 78,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear lamp unit lens cracked

rear registration plate some deterioation

Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,913 miles

Clutch slipping

Front wiper blades starting to split

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

Offside lower door damage

Offside rear bumper damage

Offside rear lamp unit lens cracked

Power steering pipe from pump to rack loose

Fail 15 Jul 2008 73,913 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch slipping

Front wiper blades starting to split

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

Offside lower door damage

Offside rear bumper damage

Offside rear lamp unit lens cracked

Power steering pipe from pump to rack loose

Fail 13 Sep 2007 70,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,596 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 58,595 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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P960 RGP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P960 RGP, 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 P960 RGP registered?

P960 RGP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P960 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P960 RGP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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