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R10 LCK

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,368 mi
Last recorded70,368 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 LCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,368 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,682 miles

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

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 66,549 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,881 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,244 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2007 58,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,917 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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R10 LCK is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R10 LCK, 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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What year was R10 LCK registered?

R10 LCK is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R10 LCK safe to buy?

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