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W126 RBB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,894 mi
Last recorded96,894 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 RBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,894 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and offside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 67,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,554 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 90,491 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,409 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 90,409 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 88,011 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 24 May 2011 88,011 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,735 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S mirror damaged

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 76,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S mirror damaged

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 72,840 miles

N/S mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 72,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 68,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,452 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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W126 RBB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W126 RBB, 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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W126 RBB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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