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R235 CYG

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,112 mi
Last recorded65,112 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 CYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding not holed

Fail 11 Aug 2012 56,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,164 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,804 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,078 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDESIDE OF VEHICLE NONE EXCESSIVE

Fail 30 Jun 2010 39,078 miles

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDESIDE OF VEHICLE NONE EXCESSIVE

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,846 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,609 miles

both front outer c.v gaitors perished

corrosion to both front brake flexi hose ferules

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,398 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

corrosion to n/s/f brake flexi hose ferules

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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R235 CYG is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Red 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 R235 CYG, 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 R235 CYG registered?

R235 CYG is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R235 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 CYG 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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