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W308 VHR

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,225 mi
Last recorded37,225 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 VHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,225 miles

Items on rear seat, now in boot.

boot full

Fail 12 Dec 2017 37,225 miles

Items on rear seat, now in boot.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot full

Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

exhaust deteriorating *(corroded)

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2016 34,040 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall marked yellow (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

exhaust deteriorating *(corroded)

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,131 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,446 miles

centre stop light inop

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,749 miles

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

both headlamps slightly loose

centre stop light inop

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,784 miles

corrosion to exhaust

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,498 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges of tread

slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,497 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 18,496 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 18,495 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,371 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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W308 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 W308 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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W308 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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