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R171 GCA

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

90,779 mi
Last recorded90,779 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 GCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,779 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack inner joint slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and offside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2015 85,979 miles

nearside inner steering arm slight play

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,146 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

hand brake travel starting to get a little excessive

Fail 13 Feb 2014 81,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

hand brake travel starting to get a little excessive

Fail 15 Feb 2013 75,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 75,034 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyre valve dust caps mising

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall but not showing cords

odd size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

rear exhaust in very poor condition

nearside front seat belt twisted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,633 miles

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2012 70,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,253 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,408 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2010 50,408 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,766 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2009 44,766 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust back box corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,790 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2008 40,790 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,153 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit

Fail 22 Jan 2007 38,153 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,691 miles

offside front seatbelt slow at retracting

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2006 35,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front seatbelt slow at retracting

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroded

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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R171 GCA is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R171 GCA, 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 R171 GCA registered?

R171 GCA is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R171 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 GCA shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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