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R261 SSW

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,126 mi
Last recorded121,126 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 SSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 121,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear seats folded down, unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight bind in Nearside rear wheel.

Slight mist from power steering rack.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 113,382 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight bind in Nearside rear wheel.

Slight mist from power steering rack.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,663 miles

dampness on ns rear shock absorber

rear crossmember starting to corrode

slight corrosion on front and rear meal brake pipes

Fail 24 Mar 2012 103,663 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside 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)

dampness on ns rear shock absorber

rear crossmember starting to corrode

slight corrosion on front and rear meal brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,769 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes near the lim it for corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2011 95,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear metal brake pipes near the lim it for corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2010 92,167 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Mar 2010 92,167 miles

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

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,253 miles

The rear exhaust box is starting to corrode.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 85,253 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,474 miles

Both the rear brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Both the rear shock absorbers are starting to wear.

Both the rear tyres are getting near the limit on the edges and have slight cuts in them.

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

Slight play in the N/S/F wheel.

The centre rear brake light has a couple of bulbs not working in it.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 81,474 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Both the rear brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Both the rear shock absorbers are starting to wear.

Both the rear tyres are getting near the limit on the edges and have slight cuts in them.

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

Slight play in the N/S/F wheel.

The centre rear brake light has a couple of bulbs not working in it.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 77,035 miles

Front cv gaitors starting to deteriorate.

Rear number plate water marked but not affecting the numbers.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,269 miles

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

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

rear number plate water marked not affecting the numbers

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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R261 SSW is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R261 SSW, 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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R261 SSW is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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