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W885 VHR

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,236 mi
Last recorded115,236 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 VHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 115,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,236 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,020 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills corroded

front no plate cracked

general corrosion under vehicle

suspension front and rear corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,591 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 84,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,193 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 76,193 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 64,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 40,277 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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W885 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W885 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.

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What year was W885 VHR registered?

W885 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W885 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W885 VHR shows 12 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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