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W148 RUJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,334 mi
Last recorded111,334 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,334 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 110,615 miles

2 front discs corroded rear brake pipes corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2016 110,615 miles

2 front discs corroded rear brake pipes corroded

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,435 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 110,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,125 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 95,125 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 81,139 miles

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

permanent dog box / cage bolted in rear of vehicle as a permanent fixture

Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,630 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear.

Steering box has slight play.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,047 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Apr 2009 53,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,920 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)

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,751 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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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.

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