1998 Suzuki Baleno 1.6L Petrol · R973 HBW
1998 Suzuki Baleno (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 106,886 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1590cc
R973 HBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2007
- 106,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R973 HBW Mileage History
- 19/05/200694,376 mi
- 01/06/200694,384 mi+8 mi
- 04/06/2007106,840 mi+12,456 mi
- 08/06/2007106,886 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 11,864 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R973 HBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Baleno (R973 HBW) between May 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)”.
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