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R276 FHT

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 FHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 119,234 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 113,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 106,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 99,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 99,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 89,434 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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R276 FHT is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R276 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 R276 FHT registered?

R276 FHT is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R276 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 FHT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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