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W116 PSH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,021 mi
Last recorded113,021 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 PSH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,021 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,025 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 112,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 109,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 109,628 miles

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear of wheel next to the mount holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear of wheel not welded fully and holed underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,363 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside mechanical components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 102,334 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

transfer box mounting is broked

Fail 11 Mar 2015 99,880 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shockers are in poor working order

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,880 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear shockers are in poor working order

Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,046 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 95,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 66,853 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 66,845 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,801 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 44,004 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,965 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 31,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

n/s/f brake binding.

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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W116 PSH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W116 PSH, 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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W116 PSH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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