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Y231 EBR

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,729 mi
Last recorded60,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 EBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 60,729 miles

exhaust rear section poor condition

osr seat belt slightly fluffed or frayed

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,021 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 58,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,331 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 50,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,899 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,390 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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Y231 EBR is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y231 EBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y231 EBR registered?

Y231 EBR is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y231 EBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 EBR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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