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V229 FRV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,788 mi
Last recorded56,788 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 FRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2023 56,788 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sill and rear cross member areas

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2022 53,979 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sill and rear cross member areas

Pass 30 Jan 2021 50,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sill and rear cross member areas

offside and nearside front and rear tyres cracking

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,082 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sill and rear cross member areas

offside and nearside front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sill and rear cross member areas

offside and nearside front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2018 43,120 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sill areas

offside and nearside rear body mounts corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,700 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sills

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear body mount areas

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,541 miles

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

offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2015 36,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sills and rear body mount areas

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mount broken

corrosion forming near offside rear body mount

offside front coil spring rusty

rear exhaust rusty

slight exhaust leak from cat

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,847 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,882 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,698 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 14,858 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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V229 FRV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V229 FRV, 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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What year was V229 FRV registered?

V229 FRV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V229 FRV safe to buy?

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