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W168 GBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,874 mi
Last recorded98,874 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 GBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,874 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 97,695 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,086 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,015 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED TO SILLS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,675 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 91,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 88,962 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 86,585 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 86,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 85,091 miles

some corrosion noted to os of chassis

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

wear and some corrosion noted to front tractor joints

Fail 20 May 2013 85,091 miles

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

some corrosion noted to os of chassis

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

wear and some corrosion noted to front tractor joints

Pass 25 May 2012 82,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 80,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 76,634 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 76,634 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 72,143 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 68,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 64,752 miles

front axle sphears corroded os and ns

Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,345 miles

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

rear seats missing

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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W168 GBV 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 71.4%.

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 W168 GBV, 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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W168 GBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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