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S297 PAC

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,689 mi
Last recorded119,689 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 PAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 119,689 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play detected in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Feb 2011 116,199 miles

o/s/f bumper slight damage

o/s/r door handle loose

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2010 111,487 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front / rear exhaust sections corroded

handbrake travel high

offside rear door handle loose

pin hole in nearside outer cv boot

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2010 111,487 miles

front / rear exhaust sections corroded

handbrake travel high

offside rear door handle loose

pin hole in nearside outer cv boot

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2009 106,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 101,773 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 101,773 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 95,932 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 95,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 92,783 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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S297 PAC 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 70%.

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 S297 PAC, 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 S297 PAC registered?

S297 PAC is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S297 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S297 PAC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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