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W173 RNE

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,863 mi
Last recorded93,863 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 RNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,863 miles

Both outer CV boots perished

Exhaust system extensively corroded

Oil filter leaking, sump corroded and porous

Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,863 miles

Both outer CV boots perished

Exhaust system extensively corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil filter leaking, sump corroded and porous

Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,274 miles

NSR tyre perished/scuffed

No.plate lamp intensity poor

Engine has various oil leaks

Exhaust centre section flange to cat severely corroded and weak

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Underbody / rear axle and associated components heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine has various oil leaks

Exhaust centre section flange to cat severely corroded and weak

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

NSR tyre perished/scuffed

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No.plate lamp intensity poor

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Underbody / rear axle and associated components heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,735 miles

Exhaust system severely deteriorated, flange to cat.sealed with paste

Oil filter leaking

Rear no. plate delaminating/stained but still legible

Fail 19 Jun 2013 86,718 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust system severely deteriorated, flange to cat.sealed with paste

Oil filter leaking

Rear no. plate delaminating/stained but still legible

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,686 miles

OSR brake binding slightly and efficiency on service brake markedly lower than NS - suspect partially siezed wheel cylinder

PAS pump and oil filter starting to weep fluids

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 25 May 2011 78,452 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 78,452 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 May 2010 73,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 73,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 66,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 59,062 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,357 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,043 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,268
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
19,839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,948
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,415
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,883
position lamp(s) not working 2,980
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W173 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W173 RNE, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W173 RNE registered?

W173 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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