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S254 TPW

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,750 mi
Last recorded78,750 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 TPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,750 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,510 miles

o/s mirrir loose

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,551 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 61,551 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,804 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 56,804 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,245 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2009 51,245 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,852 miles

nearside rear door wont open from outside.

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2008 46,852 miles

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

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

nearside rear door wont open from outside.

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,495 miles

Advise,offside and nearside front discs are very rusty.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007

Advise,offside and nearside front discs are very rusty.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,734 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 38,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside headlight aim on lowest limit/offside on highest limit

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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S254 TPW is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S254 TPW, 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 S254 TPW registered?

S254 TPW is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S254 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 TPW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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