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R131 EPV

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,943 mi
Last recorded98,943 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 EPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 98,943 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear brake pipes are corroded

the nearside front brake pipe is corroded

the rear number plate is loose

Fail 18 Apr 2013 98,943 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear brake pipes are corroded

the nearside front brake pipe is corroded

the rear number plate is loose

Pass 14 Apr 2012 93,360 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2012 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

osf hub cap missing

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,639 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,151 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 81,151 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate in poor condition.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,102 miles

front registration plate in poor condition'

Fail 2 Apr 2009 74,102 miles

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

front registration plate in poor condition'

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,863 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 68,794 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,517 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 65,517 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front numberplate starting to discolour

Fail 16 Mar 2006 62,751 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 62,751 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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R131 EPV is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R131 EPV, 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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R131 EPV is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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