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DIW 3778

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,998 mi
Last recorded88,998 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 3778
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,998 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under body covered in under seal

Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,546 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear parking brake low

under body under sealed front to rear

Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake effert on the low side

under body rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,086 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp fading (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front and rear joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front and rear joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under body rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,219 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,739 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front bush's worn (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,763 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower bush's (2.7.4)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both rear (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,251 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both front bottom bush's (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s/r (2.7.4)

underbody general corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,066 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,316 miles

slight oil leak

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

slight oil leak from o/s/f axle oil seal

Fail 26 Apr 2014 53,316 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

slight oil leak

slight oil leak from o/s/f axle oil seal

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 46,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2011 46,189 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,158 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 39,243 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 39,233 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2008 35,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,478 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 28,496 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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DIW 3778 is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DIW 3778, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DIW 3778 is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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