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W141 RHU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,641 mi
Last recorded91,641 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 RHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 91,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

underside fully undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2023 90,635 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,092 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 87,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 82,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

additional LED headlamp fitted

vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 May 2019 82,611 miles

Emissions not tested due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Floor not fully secure boot floor corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

additional LED headlamp fitted

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2016 79,894 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

offside front hub leaking oil slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,649 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,229 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 67,821 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,821 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,472 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,566 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 41,566 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,422 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 26,822 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 26,822 miles

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

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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W141 RHU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W141 RHU, 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 W141 RHU registered?

W141 RHU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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