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R220 BOL

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,993 mi
Last recorded42,993 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 BOL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2020 42,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,170 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,445 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,092 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,865 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,241 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,199 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,443 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,912 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,942 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,229 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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R220 BOL is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R220 BOL, 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 R220 BOL registered?

R220 BOL is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R220 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 BOL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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