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W178 MKW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,502 mi
Last recorded84,502 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,502 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,516 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 67,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,746 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,815 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 51,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,287 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,147 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,554 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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W178 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W178 MKW, 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 W178 MKW registered?

W178 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W178 MKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 MKW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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