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N154 LMW

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,893 mi
Last recorded105,893 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 LMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 105,893 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2007 104,450 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2007 104,450 miles

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2006 102,679 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2006 102,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Battery insecure and may fall over

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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N154 LMW is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N154 LMW, 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 N154 LMW registered?

N154 LMW is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N154 LMW safe to buy?

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