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V331 DRT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,936 mi
Last recorded109,936 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 DRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 109,936 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Centre stoplight not working - assumed disconnected

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 109,935 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres perished

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

Centre stoplight not working - assumed disconnected

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 103,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 95,935 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 95,926 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 87,444 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 87,444 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 78,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 60,392 miles

all tyres starting to perish

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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V331 DRT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V331 DRT, 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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V331 DRT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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