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W172 RYB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,235 mi
Last recorded91,235 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 RYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 91,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From bias valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To bias valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Sep 2024 86,639 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 84,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust outer shell corroded

handbrake close to limit of travel requirements only just met

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,566 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 40,044 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 40,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related perishing of tyres both front and offside rear

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear fog lamp lense damaged

sill covers obscuring sills

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has surface cracks

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

covers obscuring outer sills

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

tailbox deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,160 miles

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

corrosion offside inner rear sill

slight perishing rear tyres

tailbox deteriated

under covers obscuring componants

Fail 23 Mar 2017 36,159 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing swievel bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion offside inner rear sill

slight perishing rear tyres

tailbox deteriated

under covers obscuring componants

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,126 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swievel bearings (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion front to rear and offside rear brake pipes

slight perishing nearside rear tyre

tailbox deteriated

Fail 4 Mar 2016 34,126 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swievel bearings (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion front to rear and offside rear brake pipes

slight perishing nearside rear tyre

tailbox deteriated

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,399 miles

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

slight perishing on nearside rear tyre

tailbox deteriated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,271 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

deteriation tail box

Fail 10 Mar 2014 30,271 miles

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

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

deteriation tail box

Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 28,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,883 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,845 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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W172 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W172 RYB, 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 W172 RYB registered?

W172 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W172 RYB safe to buy?

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