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W127 RBB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,480 mi
Last recorded80,480 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 RBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front to rear fuel pipes in poor condition

offside front bumper damaged but no sharpe edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,470 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,467 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut it side wall of n/s rear tyre

rear fuel pipes crooded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut it side wall of n/s rear tyre

rear fuel pipes crooded

Pass 5 May 2010 70,501 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 70,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,747 miles

front brake hoses, ferrules corroded.

fuel pipes excessively corroded.

offside front inner brake disc pitted.

offside no . plate lamp discoloured.

offside parking brake cable bracket broken.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 61,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

front brake hoses, ferrules corroded.

fuel pipes excessively corroded.

offside front inner brake disc pitted.

offside no . plate lamp discoloured.

offside parking brake cable bracket broken.

Pass 13 May 2008 57,775 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 52,933 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 52,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake discs heavily pitted

exhaust corroded

rear shockers damp

Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,046 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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W127 RBB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 W127 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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W127 RBB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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