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W148 ACY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,924 mi
Last recorded88,924 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 ACY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,924 miles

rear seats and belts missing

road wheels protrude bodywork

screen obstruction/sticker moved prior to test

Fail 9 Feb 2017 88,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine cuts out /runs on 3xcylinders

rear seats and belts missing

road wheels protrude bodywork

screen obstruction/sticker moved prior to test

Fail 17 Oct 2016 88,871 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

front discs scored

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,606 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

wipers smear slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2015 85,604 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,822 miles

all 4 road springs corroded

chassis & floor pan corroded.

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 78,822 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all 4 road springs corroded

chassis & floor pan corroded.

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,167 miles

All road springs corroding.

Offside rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

All road springs corroding.

Both front wiper blade rubbers split.

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)

Offside rear fuel pipes corroded.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs scored

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,522 miles

corrosion in 3 rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,657 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,735 miles

corrosion on brake pipes above offside rear road spring

Fail 29 Sep 2007 47,999 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 47,999 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,683 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 46,661 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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W148 ACY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W148 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 W148 ACY registered?

W148 ACY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2000.

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