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W103 MBT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,713 mi
Last recorded100,713 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 MBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,713 miles

Boot floor badly corroded and holed

Engine has oil leak

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside front coil spring corroded

Nearside front swivel housing leaking oil

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine has oil leak

Boot floor badly corroded and holed

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside front coil spring corroded

Nearside front swivel housing leaking oil

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,143 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 25 May 2016 92,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front swivel joint slight leaking oil

Pass 29 May 2015 84,214 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 84,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,148 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre getting perished

Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,148 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre getting perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,993 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 70,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 67,679 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

fuel lines corroded

nearside front hub seal beginning to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,953 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,522 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 52,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,201 miles

Front tyres worn off on edge!

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,730 miles

Rear exhaust corroded bad, loose inside box!

Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,051 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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W103 MBT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W103 MBT, 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 W103 MBT registered?

W103 MBT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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