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W361 PVU

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,945 mi
Last recorded96,945 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 PVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 96,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 19 Sep 2011 96,893 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s/r outer sill

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and tyre valve perished

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,283 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 92,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 1 Oct 2009 85,291 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 77,212 miles

Brake pipes corroded at rear (to and from LAV)

Drivers side front brake pipe corroded-advise replacement

Drivers side rear brake binding slightly

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front suspension struts corroded-advise replacement

Front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges of tread

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

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 2mm in centre of tread

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension struts and springs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2008 77,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipes corroded at rear (to and from LAV)

Drivers side front brake pipe corroded-advise replacement

Drivers side rear brake binding slightly

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front suspension struts corroded-advise replacement

Front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges of tread

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

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 2mm in centre of tread

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension struts and springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,205 miles

Wipers starting to split and smearing slightly

Drivers side front brake pipe corroded-advise replacement within six months

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front subframe corroded (around machined hole)

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

Passenger side front brake binding slightly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres worn down to approx.3mm

Pass 31 May 2006 45,474 miles

Drivers side front brake pipe corroded

Front number plate slightly damaged

Passenger side front brake pipe slightly corroded

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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W361 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W361 PVU, 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 W361 PVU registered?

W361 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W361 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W361 PVU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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