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Y198 PHL

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,980 mi
Last recorded128,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 PHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 128,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 128,979 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,539 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 125,539 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 114,053 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 114,048 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 101,084 miles

smell of fuel from rear but no leaks on inspection

Fail 24 May 2012 101,058 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smell of fuel from rear but no leaks on inspection

Pass 17 May 2011 85,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre wear inner and outer edge.

O/S/R Tyre slight cracking within tread and on inner wall.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 76,882 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 71,345 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 71,339 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front tyre scuffed on side wall

Pass 23 May 2008 64,562 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all disc's scabby

Pass 18 May 2007 55,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,568 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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Y198 PHL is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y198 PHL, 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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Y198 PHL is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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