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W149 PHO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,896 mi
Last recorded170,896 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 PHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 170,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 170,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 165,957 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 165,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 161,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2018 157,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 28 Sep 2018 156,983 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tractor joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tractor joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 15 Aug 2017 151,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 147,011 miles

Oil leaks from engine

Fail 2 Sep 2016 147,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle location arm, both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle location arm rear front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Possibly silencer flange (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,854 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Near side front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear number plate lamp slightly dim

Oil leak

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,005 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 96,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 95,604 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 95,152 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 94,501 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and rear exhaust outer skin bracking a way

Pass 8 Aug 2006 91,354 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 91,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W149 PHO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W149 PHO, 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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W149 PHO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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