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R464 JFH

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,918 mi
Last recorded85,918 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 JFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,918 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,323 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 78,128 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,177 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 77,151 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,131 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,479 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,479 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,965 miles

front brakes 19% out of balance

wiper blades starting to split but still cleaning screen

Pass 11 Apr 2009 73,601 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 73,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,840 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,648 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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R464 JFH is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 79,682 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 R464 JFH, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R464 JFH registered?

R464 JFH is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R464 JFH safe to buy?

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