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R267 FHT

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 FHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 82,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,969 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,268 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front outer cv boot twisted

offside front tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust box outer skin deterioated

slight play in nearside front inner track rod

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,259 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot gaiter twisted

nearside steering rack arm has a small amount of play in it

Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,078 miles

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

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2008 71,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,010 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,345 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 60,607 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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R267 FHT is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R267 FHT, 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 R267 FHT registered?

R267 FHT is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R267 FHT safe to buy?

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