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X251 EBH

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,156 mi
Last recorded135,156 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 EBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 135,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 135,652 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

key broken in steering lock preventing it working

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2011 125,403 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2011 125,403 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2010 118,115 miles

corrosion to inner sills

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/r brake caliper damp

Pass 23 Mar 2009 108,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 101,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 92,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 81,610 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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X251 EBH is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X251 EBH, 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 X251 EBH registered?

X251 EBH is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X251 EBH safe to buy?

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