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T443 RAA

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT443 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,296 miles

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

catalyst removed from exhaust

Fail 19 Feb 2009 75,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

catalyst removed from exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,784 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 72,784 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 67,497 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 67,497 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

heavy rust rear exhaust section

nearside rear tyre inner wall getting perished

slight distortion offside front brake

Pass 31 Oct 2005 62,466 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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T443 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T443 RAA, 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 T443 RAA registered?

T443 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T443 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T443 RAA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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