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R211 HAB

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 HAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,640 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2010 78,392 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

offside rear number plate light dim

rear exhaust box corroded on outer casing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,377 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,609 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 63,609 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR DAMP IN GREASE AROUND OUTER CLIP

OFF SIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD REPARIABLE

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED ON OUTER CASING AND RATTELING

Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,647 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR DAMP IN GREASE AROUND OUTER CLIP [SECURE]

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 40,562 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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R211 HAB is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R211 HAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R211 HAB registered?

R211 HAB is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R211 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 HAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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