1997 Suzuki Baleno 1.6L Petrol · P283 YSH
1997 Suzuki Baleno (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 121,274 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,274 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
P283 YSH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2010
- 121,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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P283 YSH Mileage History
- 13/09/200571,513 mi
- 14/09/200571,513 mi
- 30/08/200677,055 mi+5,542 mi
- 02/09/200677,055 mi
- 12/09/200788,313 mi+11,258 mi
- 12/09/200788,313 mi
- 09/09/2008102,126 mi+13,813 mi
- 20/08/2009114,178 mi+12,052 mi
- 21/08/2009114,178 mi
- 21/08/2010121,274 mi+7,096 mi
- 21/08/2010121,274 mi
Average of roughly 10,080 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
P283 YSH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Baleno (P283 YSH) between September 2005 and August 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2010 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)”; “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
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