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P982 FKR

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 FKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 125,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear flexi hoses perished

Rear hand brake travel high

brake pipes and floor have surface corrossion

oil leaks

Fail 10 Apr 2015 118,628 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,628 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 110,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,609 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,350 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 94,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,866 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,924 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,920 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,372 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,733 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 64,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,359 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 59,548 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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P982 FKR is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P982 FKR, 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 P982 FKR registered?

P982 FKR is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P982 FKR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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