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V242 LGW

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 LGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,915 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 99,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 91,439 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/f mirror missing/damaged

o/s/f and o/s/r body damaged no sharp edges

Fail 17 Nov 2010 91,439 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/f mirror missing/damaged

o/s/f and o/s/r body damaged no sharp edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,285 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 74,007 miles

non obligatory door mirror missing

Fail 29 May 2008 74,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

non obligatory door mirror missing

parking brake lever travel slightly high, recomend adjustment

Pass 22 May 2007 63,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 3 May 2006 48,221 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever near the end of it's travel

rattle from exhaust

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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V242 LGW is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,016 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 V242 LGW, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V242 LGW registered?

V242 LGW is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 January 2000.

Is V242 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V242 LGW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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