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N131 NUD

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,046 mi
Last recorded115,046 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 NUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 115,046 miles
Fail 17 May 2009 115,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 111,388 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 111,355 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2005

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N131 NUD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 80,948 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 N131 NUD, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N131 NUD registered?

N131 NUD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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