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W881 VHR

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,523 mi
Last recorded94,523 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 VHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,523 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 94,523 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,332 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 84,331 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,260 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 72,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,835 miles

.. nearside/offside front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

.. rear silencer starting to rust

Fail 20 Aug 2010 60,833 miles

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

.. nearside/offside front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

.. rear silencer starting to rust

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER /OUTER SECTION CHANGE SOON

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,351 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,111 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 42,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 4 Jul 2006 34,170 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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W881 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 61.5%.

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 W881 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W881 VHR?

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What year was W881 VHR registered?

W881 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W881 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W881 VHR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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