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R150 DFC

1998 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,889 mi
Last recorded97,889 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 DFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,889 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 97,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,581 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,917 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,195 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,518 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,932 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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R150 DFC is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R150 DFC, 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 R150 DFC registered?

R150 DFC is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R150 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 DFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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