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W122 VHN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,193 mi
Last recorded109,193 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 VHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,193 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 109,182 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 109,171 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,067 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle under side coated with rust proofing (waxoil)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 95,931 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 92,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

plastic oversills fitted

slight play in o/s and n/s kingpins

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,000 miles

plastic oversills fitted

slight play in o/s and n/s kingpins

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,451 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 73,451 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,410 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 69,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,962 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 51,962 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,960 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 39,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,352 miles

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

o/s/f & rear tyres worn cracks in tyres-slight corrosion brake pipes-slight corrosion swivel joints-slight corrosion coil springs

slight play rear bearings, diff & propshaft

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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W122 VHN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W122 VHN, 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 W122 VHN registered?

W122 VHN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W122 VHN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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