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W143 ACY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,825 mi
Last recorded40,825 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 ACY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,719 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,999 miles

exhaust deteoriated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,409 miles

The rear exhaust is deteriating.

There is surface corrossoin on rear floor both sides.

Unable to check outer sills, plastic covers fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,169 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Unable to check outer sills, covers fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,190 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

vac pipe on manifold cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,151 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,151 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,738 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,091 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,275 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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W143 ACY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W143 ACY, 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 W143 ACY registered?

W143 ACY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W143 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W143 ACY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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