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R252 HJV

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,046 mi
Last recorded73,046 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 HJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,046 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Jul 2015 72,954 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,844 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 62,742 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,693 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,763 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 57,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,128 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,085 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2009 51,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,479 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,731 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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R252 HJV is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R252 HJV, 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 R252 HJV registered?

R252 HJV is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R252 HJV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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