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N161 OUF

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,055 mi
Last recorded60,055 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 OUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 60,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 60,055 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 51,960 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,193 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,285 miles

MINOR CUT TO O/S/F TYRE

Pass 17 Nov 2007 45,172 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread edges

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter beginning to slightly perish

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,682 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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N161 OUF is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N161 OUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N161 OUF?

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What year was N161 OUF registered?

N161 OUF is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N161 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 OUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N161 OUF have outstanding finance?

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