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Y797 XJF

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,738 mi
Last recorded70,738 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 XJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,738 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 39,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,649 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 30,643 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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Y797 XJF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver 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 Y797 XJF, 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

How do I check the history of Y797 XJF?

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What year was Y797 XJF registered?

Y797 XJF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is Y797 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y797 XJF 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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