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W165 GUG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 GUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2016 86,516 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch / sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,488 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,787 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 78,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,406 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 75,354 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,113 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 75,113 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,801 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 68,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,456 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,065 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 62,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,375 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 59,375 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,008 miles

All tyres have signs of scrubbing on outer walls

oil leak

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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W165 GUG 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 58.8%.

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 W165 GUG, 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 W165 GUG registered?

W165 GUG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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