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W173 RYB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,119 mi
Last recorded82,119 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 RYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,119 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,255 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 73,254 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak OSF hub

Suggest check front pads

Fail 25 Oct 2012 67,300 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror missing

offside door mirror held with gaffa tape

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,300 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror missing

offside door mirror held with gaffa tape

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,037 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front swivel balls

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 18 Oct 2011 63,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front swivel balls

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to both front swivel balls

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,826 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 51,826 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

pitting to both front swivel balls

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,066 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside door mirror missing

pitting to both swivel balls

Fail 17 Oct 2008 47,066 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror missing

pitting to both swivel balls

Fail 26 Sep 2007 42,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both wipers split

slight smearing to offside screen

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both wipers split

slight smearing to offside screen

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,483 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 39,483 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper split

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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W173 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W173 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 W173 RYB registered?

W173 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W173 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W173 RYB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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