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R147 OHN

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 OHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 97,374 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 92,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 87,045 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 87,045 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,177 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 78,091 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,745 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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R147 OHN is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R147 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 R147 OHN registered?

R147 OHN is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R147 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 OHN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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