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R284 SLM

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,893 mi
Last recorded127,893 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 SLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 127,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,548 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 121,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 109,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,820 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 93,820 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,067 miles

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

offside front outer driveshaft joint worn?

Fail 24 Feb 2009 82,067 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front outer driveshaft joint worn?

Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,333 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,333 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 68,555 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 68,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,834 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R284 SLM 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 56.3%.

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 R284 SLM, 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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R284 SLM is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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