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W126 RRB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,207 mi
Last recorded86,207 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 86,207 miles

Exhaust hitting on rear axle.

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Floor corroded but not prescribed area.

Fail 16 May 2019 86,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis by trailing arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust hitting on rear axle.

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Floor corroded but not prescribed area.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,995 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,995 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 18 May 2017 81,866 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 May 2017 81,866 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 80,076 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 80,018 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 76,932 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 76,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 73,087 miles

n/s front tyre on wearbar limit

Fail 1 May 2014 73,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s front tyre on wearbar limit

Pass 8 May 2013 69,388 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 69,388 miles

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

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 65,278 miles

brake warning light on

n/s front tyre on wearbar limit

Fail 25 Apr 2012 65,143 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

n/s front tyre on wearbar limit

Pass 3 May 2011 60,392 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,889 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,925 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,897 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 41,897 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 35,920 miles

both rear tyres have cracking to sidewall

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 RRB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RRB, 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 W126 RRB registered?

W126 RRB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W126 RRB safe to buy?

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