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S153 LBT

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,126 mi
Last recorded148,126 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 LBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 148,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 148,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 144,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 142,479 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 142,479 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 141,024 miles

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

slight damage front registration plate

Fail 4 Feb 2009 141,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 132,698 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s/f

Pass 18 Jan 2007 120,585 miles

spare wheel defective (stud holes damaged)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 120,257 miles

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

spare wheel defective (damaged stud holes)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 96,790 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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S153 LBT is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 72,740 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 S153 LBT, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S153 LBT registered?

S153 LBT is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S153 LBT safe to buy?

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