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N163 NCD

1996 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,460 mi
Last recorded123,460 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 NCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2012 123,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 123,460 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 110,254 miles

Rear chassis and sills showing signs of general corosion

Pass 11 Dec 2009 102,893 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 96,697 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 90,406 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 84,094 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 84,066 miles

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

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

heat cover on rear exhaust box starting to rust away

tyre wear starting on n/s/r and outer wall starting to crack

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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N163 NCD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N163 NCD, 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 N163 NCD registered?

N163 NCD is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N163 NCD safe to buy?

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