1997 Suzuki Baleno 1.6L Petrol · P588 VNS
1997 Suzuki Baleno (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 120,381 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1590cc
P588 VNS Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2010
- 120,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P588 VNS Mileage History
- 02/02/200684,992 mi
- 14/02/200685,319 mi+327 mi
- 30/01/200795,753 mi+10,434 mi
- 20/02/200795,892 mi+139 mi
- 18/02/2008105,202 mi+9,310 mi
- 18/02/2008105,202 mi
- 16/02/2009112,989 mi+7,787 mi
- 01/02/2010120,381 mi+7,392 mi
- 01/02/2010120,381 mi
Average of roughly 8,854 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P588 VNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Baleno (P588 VNS) between February 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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