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W162 RNT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,007 mi
Last recorded71,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 RNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 71,007 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,551 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,870 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 68,862 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside rear floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,113 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 68,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,641 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,371 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,317 miles

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

offside front swilvial hub seal slight leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,244 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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,487 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake imbalance

rear exhaust box rusted.

Pass 30 May 2006 38,935 miles

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

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

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

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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W162 RNT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W162 RNT, 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 W162 RNT registered?

W162 RNT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W162 RNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W162 RNT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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