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W131 RRB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,231 mi
Last recorded64,231 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 RRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,231 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Hub cover bolts missing.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,231 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Hub cover bolts missing.

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,274 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front hub cover bolts missing but flange secure.

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front hub cover bolts missing but flange secure.

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

Pass 2 May 2014 71,163 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front hub has bolts missing but still secure

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,425 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear tyres getting low and perished

under body and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,442 miles

chassis rails corroded

exaust corroded

fan belt sqeekin

front springs corroded

front steering swivels corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear tyrea perished

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,763 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,696 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,297 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,928 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,083 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,807 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 28,739 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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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W131 RRB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W131 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 W131 RRB registered?

W131 RRB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W131 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 RRB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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