1997 Suzuki Baleno 1.6L Petrol · R83 GUG
1997 Suzuki Baleno (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 71,224 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R83 GUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 71,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R83 GUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Baleno (R83 GUG) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R83 GUG Mileage History
- 01/03/202465,629 mi
- 01/03/202465,629 mi
- 27/03/202569,293 mi+3,664 mi
- 31/03/202671,224 mi+1,931 mi
- 31/03/202671,224 mi
Average of roughly 2,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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