1996 Suzuki Baleno GLX Auto 1.6L Petrol · N916 JTM
1996 Suzuki Baleno GLX Auto (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 May 1996. Recorded mileage 46,358 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO GLX AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N916 JTM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2025
- 46,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N916 JTM Mileage History
- 07/04/200626,417 mi
- 29/03/200728,269 mi+1,852 mi
- 28/03/200829,775 mi+1,506 mi
- 27/03/200931,601 mi+1,826 mi
- 06/04/201033,160 mi+1,559 mi
- 31/03/201133,850 mi+690 mi
- 31/03/201133,850 mi
- 18/04/201235,045 mi+1,195 mi
- 18/04/201235,045 mi
- 28/03/201335,090 mi+45 mi
- 26/03/201437,046 mi+1,956 mi
- 14/04/201543,333 mi+6,287 mi
- 14/04/201543,333 mi
- 13/04/201646,111 mi+2,778 mi
- 13/04/201646,111 mi
- 15/06/202446,206 mi+95 mi
- 16/06/202446,209 mi+3 mi
- 31/12/202546,358 mi+149 mi
Average of roughly 1,010 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
N916 JTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Suzuki Baleno Glx Auto (N916 JTM) between April 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit copper wire used as terminals (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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