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W171 AKP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,469 mi
Last recorded76,469 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 AKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,469 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 76,455 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,744 miles

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

fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 5 Jul 2016 73,744 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,706 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,430 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

oil

Fail 11 Jul 2013 63,841 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

oil

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,119 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 54,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f wheel slightly restricted movement

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,382 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f wheel slightly restricted movement

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,703 miles

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

front pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Oct 2009 48,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,363 miles

see checklist 562521

Pass 23 Sep 2007 43,778 miles

see checklist 495725

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,638 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 36,638 miles

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

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

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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W171 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W171 AKP, 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 W171 AKP registered?

W171 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W171 AKP safe to buy?

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