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W166 LPY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,536 mi
Last recorded89,536 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 LPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

muddy

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,724 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 87,724 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 May 2013 84,887 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 78,377 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 May 2012 78,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 79,808 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,943 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 65,943 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 59,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 59,418 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 51,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 40,192 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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W166 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W166 LPY, 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 W166 LPY registered?

W166 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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