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YR51 PBZ

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,595 mi
Last recorded84,595 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 PBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,577 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn on inner face

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,593 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 71,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 56,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 51,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 51,599 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,559 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 46,559 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight binding on front brakes

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,995 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded & split

handbrake lever high

wheel trims fitted

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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YR51 PBZ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue 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 YR51 PBZ, 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 YR51 PBZ registered?

YR51 PBZ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is YR51 PBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 PBZ 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.

Does YR51 PBZ have outstanding finance?

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