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R177 JWV

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,813 mi
Last recorded58,813 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 JWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,813 miles

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

Rear view mirror missing

Fail 27 Sep 2013 58,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear view mirror missing

Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,808 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,722 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,109 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 51,104 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,969 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,820 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 43,492 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,847 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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R177 JWV is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R177 JWV, 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 R177 JWV registered?

R177 JWV is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R177 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 JWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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