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R136 EMY

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 EMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2014 93,178 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,178 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,764 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bumper has accident damage

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,566 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 86,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

car has sustained accident damage to rear bumper floor etc.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,656 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,985 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 69,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 60,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,876 miles

The rear number plate has deteriortion

Pass 8 Nov 2005 39,303 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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R136 EMY is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R136 EMY, 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 R136 EMY registered?

R136 EMY is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R136 EMY safe to buy?

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