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J8 TWB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,815 mi
Last recorded74,815 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 74,815 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,216 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 72,159 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 70,519 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,295 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 70,287 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,668 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,654 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,676 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,216 miles

oil leak

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

exhaust corroded rear box

Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

all 4 tyres 12 years old

both front tyres perished/cracked

exhaust system corroded, tail box more so

high level brake light inop

oil leak engine

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,827 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,294 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,446 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,670 miles

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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J8 TWB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J8 TWB, 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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J8 TWB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is J8 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 TWB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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