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X344 NWR

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,971 mi
Last recorded77,971 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX344 NWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f brake has slight bind

both front flexi hoses cable tied secure, in my opinion is poor quality repair for such item,mot is classed as permanant fixing pass & advise

Fail 3 Sep 2013 77,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f brake has slight bind

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

both front flexi brake pipes insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,705 miles

both front headlamps aims to the right

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

slight front brake judder

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,705 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamps aims to the right

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

slight front brake judder

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,119 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,556 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 52,555 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,648 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 24,455 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 24,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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X344 NWR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X344 NWR, 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 X344 NWR registered?

X344 NWR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X344 NWR safe to buy?

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