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S371 RGW

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,157 mi
Last recorded87,157 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 RGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2016 87,157 miles

Emissions not tested Engine will not maintain a fast idle, dropping to three cylinders, and emissions readings very high (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery not fully secure

Headlight lenses in poor condition but beam image and light output considered acceptable

Ignition key broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low RECTIFIED PRS (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low RECTIFIED PRS (1.8)

Rear brake application and release slightly uneven at about 28% imbalanced

Sills damaged

Surface corrosion in chassis sections, front crossmembers, inner sills, floors and boot floor.

Suspension and brake Components corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 83,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,623 miles

both rear tyres worn at inner edge

offside and nearside inner sills corroded at rear

Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,110 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,774 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,916 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,430 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 47,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 42,375 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)

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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S371 RGW is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S371 RGW, 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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What year was S371 RGW registered?

S371 RGW is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S371 RGW safe to buy?

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