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W149 RAA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,325 mi
Last recorded74,325 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,325 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 74,325 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,718 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,667 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,547 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 55,547 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,345 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 48,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,545 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,031 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 34,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,581 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,005 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,774 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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W149 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RAA, 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 W149 RAA registered?

W149 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W149 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 RAA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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