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W394 PVR

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,250 mi
Last recorded55,250 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 PVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 48,028 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - not holed or blowing

Pass 24 May 2012 36,285 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 36,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 30,171 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 30,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake caliper damp?

Pass 27 May 2010 24,448 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 24,447 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake caliper damp

Pass 28 May 2009 20,252 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 20,252 miles

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

oil leak, from oil filter

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,476 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 17,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 14,532 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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W394 PVR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W394 PVR, 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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W394 PVR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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