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S284 NRG

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,998 mi
Last recorded57,998 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 NRG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,998 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 57,954 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 54,980 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 54,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre void of tread inner edge

Oil leak oil filter corroded and oil on minimum ()

different size tyres on each axle

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,650 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 51,647 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,207 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 47,207 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,747 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 44,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,332 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,372 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 34,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,305 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 34,305 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,736 miles

Advise rear tyres have tread and sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,187 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,011 miles

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

damp patches around both rear brake cylinders but no signs of any leaks.

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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S284 NRG is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 72,740 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 S284 NRG, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S284 NRG is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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