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W908 JWL

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,337 mi
Last recorded78,337 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW908 JWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,337 miles

O/S & N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Fail 12 Jul 2012 78,337 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S & N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,188 miles

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

rear axle slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,551 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 69,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 63,586 miles

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

rear number plate, fading/water ingress into backing.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate, fading/water ingress into backing.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,545 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,239 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 46,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 39,970 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD RATTLE

NEAR SIDE TYRE EDGE WEAR FRENT

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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W908 JWL is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W908 JWL, 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 W908 JWL registered?

W908 JWL is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W908 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W908 JWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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