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W136 FUG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,962 mi
Last recorded88,962 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 FUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,962 miles

All coil springs corroding

Corrosion under vehicle

Fuel pipes corroding

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Slight play in rear propshaft UJ

Fail 10 Dec 2011 88,962 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

All coil springs corroding

Corrosion under vehicle

Fuel pipes corroding

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Slight play in rear propshaft UJ

Pass 17 Dec 2010 87,230 miles

Corrosion starting numerous places, especially panhard rod mounting areas front & rear & chassis

Engine management light on

Front axle tractor joints corroded

Front no plate dirty but still legible

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

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

o/s/r brake noisy on application

slight difference in rise ratre of rear brakes but not considered excessive

Corrosion to fuel pipes , not leaking at time of test

Transfer box insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2010 87,230 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion starting numerous places, especially panhard rod mounting areas front & rear & chassis

Engine management light on

Front axle tractor joints corroded

Front no plate dirty but still legible

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

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

o/s/r brake noisy on application

slight difference in rise ratre of rear brakes but not considered excessive

Corrosion to fuel pipes , not leaking at time of test

Transfer box insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2009 82,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 82,472 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight binding brake nsf

Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,025 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 77,025 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 66,060 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 66,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 62,905 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 62,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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W136 FUG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W136 FUG, 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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W136 FUG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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