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V396 PHK

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,581 mi
Last recorded67,581 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 PHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 67,581 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front side lights incorrect colour

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

emissions tested as 1993, documentary proof engine age made available

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 67,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower side lights blue

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing damaged

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

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,581 miles

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

exhaust chaffing on rear brake valve

front lower lights blue

Fail 4 Mar 2025 65,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin closer inspection needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

exhaust chaffing on rear brake valve

front lower lights blue

Pass 5 Mar 2024 63,715 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 63,711 miles

Emissions unable to be completed bad exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible leds fitted in both headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 59,615 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,529 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 52,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 42,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 42,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,100 miles

slight exhaust leak from manifold/down pipe

Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,049 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,678 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,655 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,986 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 23,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,817 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 20,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 19,530 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 18,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,076 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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V396 PHK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V396 PHK, 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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V396 PHK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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