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R161 OCD

1998 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,278 mi
Last recorded53,278 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,031 miles

surface corrosion on rear susp components

wipers deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2016 48,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion on rear susp components

wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,459 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,709 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

clutch release bearing noisey

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Apr 2013 43,666 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

all brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

clutch release bearing noisey

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,019 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

both front tyre treads perished

slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch (cosmetic)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 42,019 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

both front tyre treads perished

slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch (cosmetic)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,128 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 40,128 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,307 miles

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight corroson front brake discs

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,409 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 33,400 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,196 miles

Body and chassis surface corrosion in places

Both rear tyre sidewalls splitting (no ply or cords visible)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,828 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 28,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre has cut to inner side wall not exposing cord

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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R161 OCD is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R161 OCD, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R161 OCD is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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