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W479 NRL

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 NRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 99,828 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 99,828 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,515 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,386 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,951 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,028 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 67,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,900 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,051 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 42,873 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit.

quite a lot of travel at handbrake lever.

stone chips on windsrceen.

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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W479 NRL is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W479 NRL, 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

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What year was W479 NRL registered?

W479 NRL is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 5 March 2000.

Is W479 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W479 NRL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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