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R163 CPW

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,398 mi
Last recorded106,398 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 CPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 106,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2010 106,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 102,134 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 102,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 94,880 miles

Rear steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Fail 22 Mar 2008 94,751 miles

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

Rear steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 80,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,955 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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R163 CPW is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R163 CPW, 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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R163 CPW is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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