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R141 UCW

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,034 mi
Last recorded103,034 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2012 103,034 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bad oil leak from engine ,sump area

Pass 18 May 2011 97,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 88,757 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 88,757 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 77,228 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 77,228 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 73,119 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 73,118 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 70,309 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 70,309 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 67,847 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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R141 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UCW, 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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R141 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 April 1998.

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