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W481 NRL

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,113 mi
Last recorded65,113 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 NRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Exterior door handle has been modified

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,649 miles

o/s/r tyre fatigued

Fail 10 May 2014 56,592 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre fatigued

Pass 15 May 2013 54,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light not working

Fail 14 May 2013 54,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel

Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,591 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 44,591 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all over slight body damage

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to side walls n/s and o/s front tyres

Fail 10 Feb 2010 42,936 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all over slight body damage

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to side walls n/s and o/s front tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,908 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,449 miles

o/s wiper blade poor

slight weep from o/s c/v boot

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,034 miles

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

rear no. plate poor

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,793 miles

both front brake discs are rusting on inner faces

both outer constant velocity joint boots are cracking

rear number plate is delaminating

rear silencer is very rusty and flaking

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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W481 NRL 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 68.8%.

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 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 W481 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.

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What year was W481 NRL registered?

W481 NRL is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W481 NRL safe to buy?

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