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M227 TRS

1995 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

35,504 mi
Last recorded35,504 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Baleno82,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 TRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,504 miles

steering pipes corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 35,502 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery loose

steering pipes corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2012 35,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2008 34,462 miles

offside brake caliper damp

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake fluid level nearly on low

Fail 29 May 2008 34,461 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake fluid level nearly on low

offside brake caliper damp

Pass 23 May 2007 31,965 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 31,955 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 28,787 miles

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

rodiator poor condition

Fail 18 May 2006 28,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rodiator poor condition

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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M227 TRS is a 1995 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 82,495 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 M227 TRS, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M227 TRS is a 1995 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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