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R238 HJO

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,969 mi
Last recorded80,969 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 HJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,969 miles

both front tyres are perished

Pass 1 May 2013 77,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 63,254 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 48,734 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 41,635 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 39,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,029 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,017 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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R238 HJO is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R238 HJO, 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 R238 HJO registered?

R238 HJO is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R238 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 HJO shows 9 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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