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S256 NMJ

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,287 mi
Last recorded69,287 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 NMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,287 miles

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/r tyre perrished.

rear exhaust started to corrode.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,071 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/r tyre perrished.

rear exhaust started to corrode.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,669 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 49,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,737 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,540 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,165 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,844 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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S256 NMJ is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S256 NMJ, 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

How do I check the history of S256 NMJ?

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What year was S256 NMJ registered?

S256 NMJ is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S256 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 NMJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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