MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s rear tyre slightly perrished
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s rear tyre slightly perrished
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W179 GBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 W179 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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What year was W179 GBV registered?
W179 GBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.
Is W179 GBV safe to buy?
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