1998 Suzuki Baleno 1.6L Petrol · S93 BTA
1998 Suzuki Baleno (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 69,315 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,315 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
S93 BTA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2011
- 69,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 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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S93 BTA Mileage History
- 02/09/200556,410 mi
- 08/09/200556,410 mi
- 11/12/200658,355 mi+1,945 mi
- 12/12/200658,359 mi+4 mi
- 30/11/200760,815 mi+2,456 mi
- 05/11/200863,193 mi+2,378 mi
- 06/11/200863,201 mi+8 mi
- 23/10/200964,384 mi+1,183 mi
- 23/10/200964,384 mi
- 07/10/201065,517 mi+1,133 mi
- 07/10/201065,517 mi
- 24/11/201169,315 mi+3,798 mi
- 24/11/201169,315 mi
Average of roughly 2,073 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
S93 BTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Baleno (S93 BTA) between September 2005 and November 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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