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R130 EWW

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,208 mi
Last recorded116,208 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 EWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 116,208 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 116,200 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,847 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,865 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,855 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 76,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 76,382 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 63,329 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 59,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R130 EWW is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R130 EWW, 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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R130 EWW is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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