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V161 LGU

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,252 mi
Last recorded37,252 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 LGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,166 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r-o/s/r tyre`s cracking on side wall

Fail 25 Aug 2011 23,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r-o/s/r tyre`s cracking on side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,552 miles

front tyres cut,rear tyres perishing,o/s/r wheel damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2010 21,539 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres cut,rear tyres perishing,o/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,890 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,190 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,453 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 14,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,641 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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V161 LGU is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V161 LGU, 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 V161 LGU registered?

V161 LGU is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V161 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 LGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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