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P969 RGP

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,670 mi
Last recorded138,670 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 RGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 138,670 miles

corrosion of under body variouse parts

Fail 8 May 2014 138,670 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion of under body variouse parts

Pass 1 May 2013 135,671 miles

engine starting to smoke

front to rear brake pipe rusting

o\s outer cv gaitor leaking

Fail 1 May 2013 135,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipe rusting

o\s outer cv gaitor leaking

Pass 3 May 2012 132,711 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 132,705 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 127,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 116,173 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 112,690 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 94,910 miles

rear anti roll bar links slight play

rear silencer shedding outer metal skin

Pass 17 Feb 2007 81,848 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 81,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 75,404 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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P969 RGP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P969 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P969 RGP registered?

P969 RGP is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P969 RGP safe to buy?

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