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Y489 JFG

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,011 mi
Last recorded128,011 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 JFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 128,011 miles

REAR DISCS PITTED

Fail 8 Mar 2010 114,219 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SOME RUBBER MISSING OF SIDE WALL

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 114,219 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SOME RUBBER MISSING OF SIDE WALL

Pass 9 Mar 2009 99,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,680 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 84,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,591 miles

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

engine sump corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate degradeing

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Jun 2006 63,565 miles

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

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

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

engine sump corroding

rear number plate degradeing

rear wiper split

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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Y489 JFG is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y489 JFG, 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 Y489 JFG registered?

Y489 JFG is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y489 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 JFG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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