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R180 GFU

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,634 mi
Last recorded82,634 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 82,634 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WORN/PITTED/SCORED

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING BADLY

Fail 13 May 2010 73,189 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 73,189 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 66,727 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 66,727 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 56,482 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 56,482 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,100 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 GFU is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R180 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

R180 GFU is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R180 GFU safe to buy?

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