MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2 front discs corroded rear brake pipes corroded
general underside corrosion
2 front discs corroded rear brake pipes corroded
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
general underside corrosion
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil low
fuel pipes corroded
plastic over sills fitted not allowing full inspection
slight oil leak n/s/f hub
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
permanent dog box / cage bolted in rear of vehicle as a permanent fixture
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
permanent dog box / cage bolted in rear of vehicle as a permanent fixture
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear.
Steering box has slight play.
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front tyre perishing
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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W148 RUJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?
W148 RUJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2000.
Is W148 RUJ safe to buy?
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