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R241 DCL

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,577 mi
Last recorded101,577 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 DCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 101,577 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 101,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 96,062 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside headlamp misting and beam pattern defective

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,999 miles

oil leaks / sump rotton away adv replace / o/s/r tyre perrishing / mainline brake pipes covered by metal plates / slight corrsion on front brake discs / slight corrsion on rear brake pipes / slight under body corrsion

Pass 27 Jun 2009 84,610 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 84,610 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,518 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 77,518 miles

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

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

N/S/f Inner steering rack joint has movement

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

Pass 31 May 2007 68,773 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres are on 3mm min is 1.6 mm

Fail 26 May 2007 68,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres are on 3 mm min 1.6 mm

Pass 3 Jun 2006 66,551 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 60,749 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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R241 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R241 DCL, 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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R241 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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