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R141 OHN

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,661 mi
Last recorded72,661 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 OHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,661 miles

n/s front cv boot splitting

o/s and n/s front tyres worn and scrubbed

o/s front brake slight bind

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,521 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 71,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,167 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 69,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,215 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 66,215 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,523 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 62,523 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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R141 OHN is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R141 OHN, 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

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What year was R141 OHN registered?

R141 OHN is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R141 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 OHN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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