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R123 HGB

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 HGB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 72,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,630 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,056 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 62,056 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,320 miles

various pipe tips slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2007 58,320 miles

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

various pipe tips slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,575 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 54,575 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 45,652 miles

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

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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R123 HGB is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R123 HGB, 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 R123 HGB registered?

R123 HGB is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R123 HGB safe to buy?

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