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R26 AWF

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 AWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 116,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,732 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 115,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,573 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 115,573 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 113,478 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 110,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 106,151 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 102,415 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 102,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,669 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 93,875 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 90,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,954 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,039 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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R26 AWF is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R26 AWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R26 AWF registered?

R26 AWF is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R26 AWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 AWF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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