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R287 SLM

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,427 mi
Last recorded99,427 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 SLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,427 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion os outer sill

Fail 17 Apr 2015 99,425 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion os outer sill

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,858 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition ---------over filled with oil

Fail 15 Apr 2013 93,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition ---------over filled with oil

Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,069 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition -----os wiper in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,069 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition -----os wiper in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,361 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,873 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,330 miles

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

all tyres perished

osr tyre in poor condition cut in tread

Fail 17 Apr 2008 79,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

all tyres perished

osr tyre in poor condition cut in tread

Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,362 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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R287 SLM is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R287 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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R287 SLM is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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