1997 Suzuki Baleno 1.6L Petrol · R665 DRP
1997 Suzuki Baleno (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 58,310 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R665 DRP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2021
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R665 DRP Mileage History
- 21/08/200630,804 mi
- 28/08/200735,884 mi+5,080 mi
- 11/07/200837,899 mi+2,015 mi
- 06/07/200940,517 mi+2,618 mi
- 05/07/201042,106 mi+1,589 mi
- 04/07/201144,243 mi+2,137 mi
- 02/07/201245,775 mi+1,532 mi
- 24/06/201346,972 mi+1,197 mi
- 07/07/201448,139 mi+1,167 mi
- 06/07/201549,367 mi+1,228 mi
- 20/06/201659,544 mi+10,177 mi
- 29/06/201751,824 mi-7,720 mi
- 11/06/201853,183 mi+1,359 mi
- 11/06/201853,183 mi
- 24/06/201954,880 mi+1,697 mi
- 25/06/201954,890 mi+10 mi
- 08/12/202058,310 mi+3,420 mi
- 08/12/202058,310 mi
Average of roughly 1,923 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R665 DRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Baleno (R665 DRP) between August 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
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