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W174 GBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 GBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 108,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 108,022 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 102,215 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 102,213 miles

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

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

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 98,240 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

hyraulic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 91,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 73,650 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 73,647 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

near side door mirror insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,282 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 66,282 miles

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

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

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

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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W174 GBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W174 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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W174 GBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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