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W966 RSC

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,910 mi
Last recorded96,910 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 RSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 96,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2008 96,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 86,232 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 86,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre side walls perished and cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,494 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 78,494 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE N/S TYRE,S IN POOR CONDITION

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

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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W966 RSC is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W966 RSC, 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 W966 RSC registered?

W966 RSC is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W966 RSC safe to buy?

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