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V234 LGW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,218 mi
Last recorded129,218 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 LGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,218 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 129,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 129,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 128,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 128,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 128,453 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 128,453 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 128,068 miles

front prop shaft worn

Fail 11 Jan 2011 128,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front prop shaft worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 127,314 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 122,384 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 122,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise front off/side near/side bumper corners sharp edges....

advise roll bar over screen ..obstructing forward view slightly

advise nearside suspension set up .. unstable....

Pass 8 Jan 2008 113,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 112,929 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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V234 LGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V234 LGW, 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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V234 LGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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