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R244 AWA

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,337 mi
Last recorded59,337 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 AWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 59,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,059 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,380 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,380 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,459 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,008 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,216 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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R244 AWA 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 84.6%.

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 R244 AWA, 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 R244 AWA registered?

R244 AWA is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R244 AWA safe to buy?

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