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Y986 RWR

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,506 mi
Last recorded71,506 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 RWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,506 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,830 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 69,827 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 68,927 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 68,924 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,338 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,306 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 67,305 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,778 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 65,776 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,565 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,139 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,528 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 52,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,506 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,659 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,821 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 45,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,123 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,851 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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Y986 RWR is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 Y986 RWR, 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 Y986 RWR registered?

Y986 RWR is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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