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W167 RNE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 RNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Unable to carry out full seat belt inspection due to rear seats being folded down

Fail 26 Sep 2019 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Unable to carry out full seat belt inspection due to rear seats being folded down

Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,686 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion forming on both inner sills

Fail 17 Sep 2018 86,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion forming on both inner sills

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,388 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,982 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 67,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust down pipe to cat splitting and has a slight blow

offside front hub vent pipes broken

Fail 8 Jan 2016 58,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust down pipe to cat splitting and has a slight blow

offside front hub vent pipes broken

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 49,201 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,454 miles

Some corrosion to front metal brake pipes.

Some cracking in sidewall and tread of offside front tyre.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 39,394 miles

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

Some corrosion to front metal brake pipes.

Some cracking in sidewall and tread of offside front tyre.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,514 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 30,514 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,751 miles

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

left hand horn push switch not working

Fail 19 Jan 2012 29,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

left hand horn push switch not working

nearside front axle swivel ball slightly leaking oil

Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,524 miles

Left hand horn button inoprative.

Nearside wiper deteriorating.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,131 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn does not work on left hand button switch

Fail 12 Jan 2010 23,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn does not work on left hand button switch

Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,184 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 17,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,634 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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W167 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W167 RNE, 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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W167 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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