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W164 RYB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,087 mi
Last recorded99,087 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 RYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 99,087 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat removed,seat belt still fitted. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat missing,seat belt still fitted (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front oil leak sphere

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front axle slight play top joint/shim

Offside Front brake hose fouling coil spring

Offside Front side light flickering

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

catalyst lazy

Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,200 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, above front-most trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, above front-most trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 91,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, above front-most trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, above front-most trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 89,510 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,123 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 87,104 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 82,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,648 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 81,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,824 miles

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

rear metal fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,824 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear metal fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 70,316 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,395 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,463 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,182 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,935 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 33,935 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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W164 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W164 RYB, 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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W164 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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