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W183 GBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,555 mi
Last recorded80,555 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 GBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 80,555 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front oil leak from swivel orb seal

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 80,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear middle pipe deteriorated at join to tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box excessively deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low poor aim pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached panhard rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low poor aim pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front oil leak from swivel orb seal

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,997 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight leak at swivel orb seal

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Sep 2024 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight leak at swivel orb seal

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,968 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on anti roll bar on full right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,198 miles

slight oil leak at power steering box

Fail 10 Nov 2020 59,197 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak at power steering box

Fail 11 Apr 2019 59,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached no locking device (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount,chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount,chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all road springs corroded

front discs corroded

front exhaust very poor corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,266 miles

front and rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 57,266 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,315 miles

all road springs at very rusty

discs and pads poor been hot on n/s/o/s disc corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 56,315 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all road springs at very rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,918 miles

Offside Rear seat belt has light fraying

rear and front springs corroded,brake and fuel lines corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 54,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear and front springs corroded,brake and fuel lines corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,025 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre mount corroded off exhaust but system still supported

fuel pipes corroded

wipers split

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,588 miles

Corrosion to boot floor

Corrosion to springs and Shock absorber casings

Slight corrosiion to fuel pipes

Slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Mar 2014 52,588 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All tyres and valves perished

Corrosion to boot floor

Corrosion to springs and Shock absorber casings

Slight corrosiion to fuel pipes

Slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,616 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 50,563 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,302 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,770 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,006 miles

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

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

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

front suspension spheres slightly rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,148 miles

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

oil leak o/s/f swivel hub.

Pass 20 Jun 2005 16,770 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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W183 GBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W183 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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W183 GBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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