MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,116 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?
Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R138 PTN is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R138 PTN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R138 PTN?
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What year was R138 PTN registered?
R138 PTN is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R138 PTN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R138 PTN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R138 PTN have outstanding finance?
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