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V342 ECU

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,930 mi
Last recorded96,930 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 ECU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 96,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 89,526 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre mainbrake pipes corroded

chassis and subframe very heavily corroded but not holed

Fail 8 Jan 2009 89,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

centre mainbrake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 79,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,696 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 76,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 72,718 miles

Nearside 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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V342 ECU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V342 ECU, 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 V342 ECU registered?

V342 ECU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V342 ECU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V342 ECU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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