MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,071 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn near legal limit.
rear silencer baffles loose.
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn near legal limit.
rear silencer baffles loose.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
light cracking c.v. boots
rear exhaust det
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
light cracking c.v. boots
rear exhaust det
Minor damage all round vehicle body.
Rear brake compensator spring weak.
Sill covers at time of test.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Minor damage all round vehicle body.
Nearside headlamp aim approaching lower limit.
Rear brake compensator spring weak.
Sill covers at time of test.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?
Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R157 XTP is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R157 XTP, 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 R157 XTP registered?
R157 XTP is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 July 1998.
Is R157 XTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R157 XTP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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