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R169 CYG

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,954 mi
Last recorded140,954 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 CYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 140,954 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front inner brake discs corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2011 140,935 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front inner brake discs corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2010 130,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal brake pipes to rear corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2010 130,933 miles

metal brake pipes to rear corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2009 119,756 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 107,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 95,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,912 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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R169 CYG is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R169 CYG, 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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How do I check the history of R169 CYG?

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What year was R169 CYG registered?

R169 CYG is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R169 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 CYG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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