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R23 DAH

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

67,691 mi
Last recorded67,691 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2012 67,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

full seat belt check not carried out,child seat fitted to left rear at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2012 67,658 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

full seat belt check not carried out,child seat fitted to left rear at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,911 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 65,907 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 65,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exh mounts perished

raining unable to make full assessment of all components

Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,707 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exh mounts perished

raining unable to make full assessment of all components

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,925 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 55,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,686 miles

handbrake lever comes up high

nearside front brake pipe and offside rear brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

rear undersills and chassis rails starting to rust

Fail 3 Mar 2008 51,686 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake lever comes up high

nearside front brake pipe and offside rear brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

rear undersills and chassis rails starting to rust

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,141 miles

both front driveshaft gaiters deteriorated †both load valve to flexi brake pipes starting to rust †both rear brake pipes starting to rust †both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,463 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front brake pipe starting to rust

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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R23 DAH is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R23 DAH, 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 R23 DAH registered?

R23 DAH is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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