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R168 YKO

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 YKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,631 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,988 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 68,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2008 60,177 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 60,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,048 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 45,669 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 45,663 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R168 YKO is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green 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 R168 YKO, 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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What year was R168 YKO registered?

R168 YKO is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R168 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 YKO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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