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W97 DRN

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,325 mi
Last recorded38,325 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 DRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,325 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,176 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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W97 DRN is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W97 DRN, 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 W97 DRN registered?

W97 DRN is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is W97 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 DRN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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