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W244 LAJ

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 LAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,525 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brakes sticking on

Fail 26 Oct 2011 79,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brakes sticking on

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,277 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,133 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 68,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,768 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,788 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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W244 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,016 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 W244 LAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W244 LAJ?

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What year was W244 LAJ registered?

W244 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W244 LAJ safe to buy?

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