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W171 PUY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,342 mi
Last recorded120,342 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front hub seal leaking grease

Offside Rear lense damaged but not showing white light

Offside front to rear fuel pipe corroding

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

offside and nearside front headlamp panel corroded below headlamp

Fail 20 Feb 2017 110,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front hub seal leaking grease

Offside Rear lense damaged but not showing white light

Offside front to rear fuel pipe corroding

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

offside and nearside front headlamp panel corroded below headlamp

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,437 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

leaking both front hub seals

Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,437 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

leaking both front hub seals

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,700 miles

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)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

small split nearside wiper

Fail 28 Jan 2015 99,700 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

small split nearside wiper

Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,822 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 90,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 87,080 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,080 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,162 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,299 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,639 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 54,828 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,109 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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W171 PUY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUY, 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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W171 PUY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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