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Y871 OEF

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,804 mi
Last recorded30,804 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 OEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,804 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,530 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,947 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,464 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 18,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 13,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y871 OEF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y871 OEF, 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 Y871 OEF registered?

Y871 OEF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y871 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 OEF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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