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T197 NBH

1999 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,850 mi
Last recorded102,850 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 NBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 102,850 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre side wall has small cut.

o/s front & o/s rear brakes binding.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 101,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 101,656 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 96,922 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,340 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 73,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,275 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 63,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,600 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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T197 NBH is a 1999 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 1999 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 72,740 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 T197 NBH, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T197 NBH registered?

T197 NBH is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 July 1999.

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