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S156 LBT

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,563 mi
Last recorded64,563 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 LBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 51,999 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 46,982 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,982 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,858 miles

both outter sills weakened at rear

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,607 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,744 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,778 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 27,778 miles

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2006 26,300 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 26,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S156 LBT is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S156 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S156 LBT registered?

S156 LBT is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S156 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 LBT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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