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W301 VHR

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,140 mi
Last recorded62,140 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 VHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,140 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 62,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,466 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 47,779 miles

Both front brakes showing slight bind when spun by hand

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 47,763 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front brakes showing slight bind when spun by hand

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 41,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,031 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 36,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,145 miles

damage to bodywork

Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,251 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & rattles

Pass 8 May 2006 29,548 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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W301 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W301 VHR, 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 W301 VHR registered?

W301 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W301 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W301 VHR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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