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Y356 OPV

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,384 mi
Last recorded72,384 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 OPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 72,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear exhaust section getting weak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 64,628 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front wiper blade end torn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,922 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,277 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 23,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,311 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,157 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,386 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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Y356 OPV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y356 OPV, 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 Y356 OPV registered?

Y356 OPV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y356 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y356 OPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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