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X312 PTL

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,627 mi
Last recorded119,627 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX312 PTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 119,627 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to floor pan and bulkhead panel

corrosion to inner hweel arches and upper by shock mounting points

corrosion to outer/inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis rails

front number plate poor condtion

o/s head light lens poor condtion

welding repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Apr 2010 119,614 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to floor pan and bulkhead panel

corrosion to inner hweel arches and upper by shock mounting points

corrosion to outer/inner sills

corrosion to rear chassis rails

front number plate poor condtion

o/s head light lens poor condtion

Pass 11 Apr 2009 112,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chips to screen

corrision underside of vechile

front number plate poor condition

handbrake lever getting high

Fail 15 Jan 2009 181,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 172,341 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 160,900 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 160,710 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 136,753 miles

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

nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded.

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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X312 PTL is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 X312 PTL, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X312 PTL registered?

X312 PTL is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X312 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X312 PTL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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