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R180 BUK

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,873 mi
Last recorded82,873 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 BUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,873 miles

under body and brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2009 82,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under body and brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,119 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 73,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 67,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 58,003 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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R180 BUK is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R180 BUK, 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 R180 BUK registered?

R180 BUK is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R180 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 BUK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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