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S18 WSG

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,540 mi
Last recorded129,540 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 WSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 129,540 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 129,126 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 126,999 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 123,626 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 107,484 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 107,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 102,351 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,401 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 65,401 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,831 miles

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

front brake disc`s pitted on surface edges.

fuel pipe at rear corroded.

windscreen has light surface scratching.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,014 miles

brake binding slightly, nearside front.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,717 miles

offside front tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm. and slightly perished.

offside front wiper blade end split.

offside rear tyre 2.0mm. tread.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,818 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,745 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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S18 WSG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,732 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 S18 WSG, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S18 WSG registered?

S18 WSG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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