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Y289 PCH

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,223 mi
Last recorded66,223 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 PCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 66,223 miles

both front and nearside rear brake binding slightly

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 61,770 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 57,942 miles

rear pads approaching limit

Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,815 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,596 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,938 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES 185 / 60 / 14 H

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / WEARING ON BOTH EDGES / LOOSING TREAD PATTERNS BOTH TYRES CRACKED / PERISHED

COMPONANTS / UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER SKIN / SPLIT / FLAKING

Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,932 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 27,932 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y289 PCH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 Y289 PCH, 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 Y289 PCH registered?

Y289 PCH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y289 PCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y289 PCH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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